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In a recent study published in Nutrients , researchers aimed to investigate the artificial sweetener content of children's commonly consumed food products (syrups, juices, and soft drinks) and to ascertain their parents' knowledge about the declarations of these products. Study: Intake of Artificial Sweeteners through Soft Drinks in the Preschool- and School-Aged Population . Image Credit: WS-Studio/Shutterstock.

com The study findings indicate that more than half (54%) of the products consumed by children aged one to 14 years contain artificial sweeteners. Most parents (51%) remain unaware of this fact because they do not peruse the nutritional information or content declarations of the products they purchase. These findings highlight a need for consumer education outreach programs tailored to educate parents about the potentially harmful effects of artificial sweeteners and other dietary choices on young children.



An alarming and persistent public health concern is that of the growing number of overweight and obese individuals globally. Recent reports suggest that more than half of European adults (53%) and almost one-third of children (29%; age group – 6 to 9) are overweight (body mass index [BMI] exceeding 25) with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 37 million children under the age of five are overweight as of 2022. Abnormally high BMI has been previously linked to a heightened risk of chronic non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, cancers, and .

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