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
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Projects Supported by the Committee:
Publications
Introduction to the Workshop
Journal of Nutrition, 2012
Mechanisms for Sweetness
Journal of Nutrition, 2012
This article reviews these data,with a particular focus on the elucidation of the sweet taste receptor, its location and actions in taste transduction in the mouth, its nontaste functions in the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., in enteroendocrine cells), and the brain circuitry involved in the sensory processing of sweet taste.
Sweetness, Satiation, and Satiety
Journal of Nutrition, 2012
Many studies have examined the various sensory, cognitive, postingestive, and postabsorptive factors that can potentially contribute to the inhibition of eating, with careful attention to study design, crucial for correct interpretation of the results. This review discusses the satiating power of foods and drinks containing nutritive and nonnutritive sweeteners.
The Use of Low-Calorie Sweeteners by Adults: Impact on Weight Management
Journal of Nutrition, 2012
The aim of this review is to gain clarity on the role of LCS in weight management and their impact on diet quality. In addition, because the majority of studies aimed at identifying associations between low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) and these outcomes are based on observational data, the pitfalls in designing and evaluating data from observational studies are also discussed.
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The Use of Low-Calorie Sweeteners by Children: Implications for Weight Management
Journal of Nutrition, 2012
The rise in pediatric obesity since the 1970s has been well established in the United States and is becoming a major concern worldwide. As a potential means to help slow the obesity epidemic, low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) have gained attention as dietary tools to assist in adherence to weight loss plans or prevention of excess weight gain.
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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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