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Nutrición Hospitalaria
On-line version ISSN 1699-5198Print version ISSN 0212-1611
Abstract
URRIALDE, Rafael et al. Low and non-calorie sweeteners as a tool for reducing the energy density at foodstuffs. An alternative for helping to control and reduce overweight and obesity. Nutr. Hosp. [online]. 2023, vol.40, n.spe2, pp.62-66. Epub Dec 18, 2023. ISSN 1699-5198. https://dx.doi.org/10.20960/nh.04958.
Introduction:
there is more and more scientific data on sweeteners but at the same time there is more dissemination of information and it is sometimes contradictory
Methods:
observational field study with analysis of data referring to current legislation, approvals by European Union authorities and systematic reviews.
Results:
the European Union has one of the best systems in the world for the evaluation, approval and authorization of sweeteners and those approved have been immersed since 2010 in a revaluation process, such as that of the other additives.
Conclusions:
sweeteners are a tool for the reduction and elimination of sugar at foodstuffs. The total diet is the one that must have as a whole a reduction in calories to be effective in the control and reduction of overweight and obesity.
Keywords : Sweeteners; Additives; Overweight; Obesity; Food safety.
