Low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) offer a palatable alternative to caloric sugars such as sucrose
(table sugar) and high fructose corn syrup and are commonly found in soft drinks, sweetener …

Background Consumption of low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) has increased markedly during
the past several decades, yet the prevalence of LCS consumption in recent years is currently …

The application of low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) in foods and beverages has increased over
the past 35 y. At the same time, many characteristics of the American diet have changed …

Background: Low-calorie and no-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) have emerged as alternatives
to added sugars. Research suggests that consumption among all Americans is increasing …

The possibility that low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) promote lower quality diets and, therefore,
weight gain has been noted as a cause for concern. Data from a representative sample of …

Low calorie sweeteners (LCS) are prevalent in the food supply for their primary functional
property of providing sweetness with little or no energy. Though tested for safety individually …

What is already known about this subject Caloric sweetener (CS) intake in beverages and
food has been linked with weight gain. Over the last 30 years, there have been important …

A consensus workshop on low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) was held in November 2018 where
seventeen experts (the panel) discussed three themes identified as key to the science and …

Background: Replacement of caloric sweeteners with lower-or no-calorie alternatives may
facilitate weight loss or weight maintenance by helping to reduce energy intake; however …

With continued efforts to find solutions to rising rates of obesity and diabetes, there is
increased interest in the potential health benefits of the use of low-and no-calorie …