Artificial Sweetened Beverages and Pediatric Obesity: The Controversy Continues

Children

关键词: artificial sweetener;    weight gain;    obesity;    pediatrics;   

DOI  :  10.3390/children1010031

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The pediatric obesity epidemic has gathered public and political interest recently. People often choose “diet” or artificial sweetened beverages (ASB) to combat this epidemic, but the obesity incidence continues to rise. First, I review the pediatric studies on the effect of ASB consumption with subsequent food intake. Next, I present pediatric studies of chronic ASB consumption and weight change. Some epidemiologic pediatric studies have supported an association between artificial sweetener use and increased BMI but cannot prove causation. Randomized control trials have provided some evidence of weight loss with ASB ingestion among children, but study limitations may minimize these conclusions. Finally, I summarize the possible mechanisms that may drive potential effects of artificial sweeteners.

【 授权许可】

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