Does using sweeteners without calories promote better habits?

The people who use sweeteners without calories are less likely to consume solid fats , additional sugar and alcohol, and exercise more, compared to those who do not use them, according to a new study.

They may be a better choice, but you do not have to abuse their use. Courtesy: Gettyimages

The researchers of the University of Washington analyzed the information collected during 10 years of more than 20 thousand people, who participated in the survey National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), made to know the consumption of sweeteners all types.

The results indicate that compared to people who do not use sweeteners without calories , those that do have the following characteristics:

1. Score "significantly higher" when it comes to healthy eating.

2. Be physically more active

3. Have less incidence to smoke.

4. Consume less solid fats, additional sugar and alcohol.

The participants directly reported information about their physical activity and other behaviors like smoking and the consumption of alcohol.

The quality of the feeding of the participants of the survey was measured using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI), of the United States Department of Agriculture to assess how people follow the recommendations food .

The researchers state that the study used these metrics to refute interpretations of previous studies that indicated thatsweeteners without calories can confuse the body, contribute to weight gain or promote subsistence allowance less adequate.

 

However, the present analysis does not coincide with this interpretation ", the authors affirm.

On the other hand, National Institutes of Health ensures that sweeteners can help people who try to lose weight to achieve it, this is because they provide food and drinks with candy without contributing calories Additional features.


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