Sugar substitutes not advised for weight loss or disease prevention, says World Health Organization
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In new guidance, WHO specifically recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) for controlling body weight or lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases.
"Replacing free sugars with NSS does not help with weight control in the long term," said Francesco Branca, WHO’s director for nutrition and food safety in Geneva, Switzerland, in a press release on May 15 announcing the new report. "Replacing free sugars with NSS does not help with weight control in the long term." "As with any food or nutrient, moderation and variety are key." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
"People need to consider other ways to reduce free sugars intake, such as consuming food with naturally occurring sugars, like fruit, or unsweetened food and beverages," he added.
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