Association of low-calorie sweetened product consumption and intakes of free sugar and dietary patterns in UK adults: a national study from 2008 to 2019 (opens in new tab)

IntroductionEvidence on the effects of low- and no-calorie sweetened (LCS) product consumption on overall dietary patterns remains limited, despite their frequent promotion as healthier alternatives. This study assessed the association between LCS product consumption and both the levels and temporal trends in free sugar intake and overall dietary patterns among UK adults.MethodsAnnual cross-sectional data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) from 2008/09 to 2018/19 were analyzed...