Position of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Safely Enjoy Sweetened Foods Within a Healthful Eating Plan

People have an "innate" preference for foods that are sweet, and consuming high levels of sugar can increase a person's risk of obesity. However, people can safely enjoy the range of sweeteners, both calorie-containing and no-calorie, as part of an eating plan that is guided by current nutrition recommendations, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association).

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