The Committee seeks to develop and communicate the science related to how the consumption of LNCSs can contribute to overall health and wellness.
To carry out this mission, the committee focuses on four areas:
- The role of LNCSs in taste perception and food choices.
- The physiologic and metabolic effects of LNCSs.
- The role of LNCSs in health and disease.
- Research approaches and study designs to investigate effects of LNCSs in the diet.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Ajinomoto North America, Inc.
Cargill, Incorporated
Keurig Dr Pepper
Mondelēz International
PureCircle by Ingredion
The Hershey Company
ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD, Tufts Medical Center
Graham Finlayson, PhD, University of Leeds
Ciarán Forde, PhD, Wageningen University & Research
Connie Weaver, PhD, San Diego State University and Weaver and Associates Consulting LLC
GOVERNMENT LIAISON
Anne Macgregor-Das, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration
Regulatory Safety Assessments of Low-Calorie Sweeteners
View publicly available regulatory assessments of the safety of low-calorie sweeteners.
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Projects Supported by the Committee:
Publications
Creating a Literature Database of Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Health Studies: Evidence Mapping
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2016
Socio-Demographic Correlates and Trends in Low-Calorie Sweetener Use Among Adults in the United States From 1999 to 2008
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015
LCS use was more common among populations with a lower burden of obesity and related chronic disease, specifically, non-Hispanic whites and those with more education/higher incomes.
Consumption of Low-Calorie Sweeteners Among U.S. Adults Is Associated With Higher Healthy Eating Index (HEI 2005) Scores and More Physical Activity
Nutrients, 2014
In this study, LCS use was associated with higher HEI 2005 scores, lower consumption of empty calories, less smoking and more physical activity.
Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Body Weight and Composition: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Prospective Cohort Studies
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2014
A systematic literature search identified 15 RCTs and 9 prospective cohort studies that examined LCSs from foods or beverages or LCSs consumed as tabletop sweeteners.
Sweetness and Food Preference
Journal of Nutrition, 2012
Throughout evolution, sweetness has had a role in human nutrition, helping to orient feeding behavior toward foods providing both energy and essential nutrients. However, their use has led to further concerns that dissociating sweetness from energy may disrupt the balance between taste response, appetite, and consumption patterns, especially during development.
Events
Can We Agree? Dietary Guidance Related to Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners in the US and Canada
August 26, 2021
Virtual, Event
This session will offer clarity on the evidence review processes and rationale for dietary recommendations specific to Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners, across the US and Canada, and consider other global approaches.
The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners: Translation for Practice
July 15, 2021
Virtual, Event
This webinar will help researchers and clinicians to better understand what is meant by an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) and to address patient and consumer concerns about Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners and their value as dietary management tools.
NSSRI / IAFNS Briefing
March 30, 2021
Virtual, Webinar
The National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI) is a partnership of organizations and health authorities from across the US. IAFNS hosted a dialogue with NSSRI to inform members on their approach to sugar and salt targets and implementation plans.
Use of Low-Calorie Sweeteners and Weight: Facts and Myths!
February 10, 2021
Virtual, Webinar
Myths about low-calorie sweeteners have proliferated. Tune in to this webinar to learn more about the facts and science about low-calorie sweeteners and weight.
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