by Berkeley Wellness
Artificial sweeteners—used in countless “sugar-free” products, from sodas, fruit drinks, and candies to baked goods, yogurt, jams, and ice cream—are often thought of as weight-loss aids since they have few or no calories. And more people than ever, overweight or lean, are consuming them in “diet” foods and beverages—about 40 percent of adults and 25 percent of children in the U.S., which is a large increase from about 20 years ago, according to a study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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