The use of nonnutritive sweeteners in children

Carissa M. Baker-Smith; Sarah D. De Ferranti; William J. Cochran

doi:10.1542/peds.2019-2765

The use of nonnutritive sweeteners in children

Carissa M. Baker-Smith
, Sarah D. De Ferranti
, William J. Cochran

University of Maryland, Baltimore
Boston Children's Hospital
Geisinger Medical Center

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Abstract

The prevalence of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) in the food supply has increased over time. Not only are more children and adolescents consuming NNSs, but they are also consuming a larger quantity of NNSs in the absence of strong scientific evidence to refute or support the safety of these agents. This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics is intended to provide the pediatric provider with a review of (1) previous steps taken for approved use of NNSs, (2) existing data regarding the safety of NNS use in the general pediatric population, (3) what is known regarding the potential benefits and/or adverse effects of NNS use in children and adolescents, (4) identified gaps in existing knowledge and potential areas of future research, and (5) suggested talking points that pediatricians may use when discussing NNS use with families.

Original language	English
Article number	e20192765
Journal	Pediatrics
Volume	144
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-2765
State	Published - 1 Nov 2019
Externally published	Yes

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