Use of Table Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Brazil: National Dietary Survey 2008-2009

The study aimed to describe the use of table sugar and artificial sweeteners (AS) in Brazil. A representative sample ( 32,749) of individuals aged > 10 years was examined from the Brazilian National Dietary Survey (2008-2009). Participants reported whether they use table sugar, AS, both, or none...

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Published in:Nutrients 2018-03, Vol.10 (3), p.295
Main Authors: Silva Monteiro, Luana, Kulik Hassan, Bruna, Melo Rodrigues, Paulo Rogério, Massae Yokoo, Edna, Sichieri, Rosely, Alves Pereira, Rosangela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial sweeteners
Beverages
Body weight
Energy consumption
Energy intake
food consumption
Food groups
Food intake
Food selection
Geriatrics
Keywords: sugar
Older people
Rural areas
survey
Tables
Urban areas
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Summary:The study aimed to describe the use of table sugar and artificial sweeteners (AS) in Brazil. A representative sample ( 32,749) of individuals aged > 10 years was examined from the Brazilian National Dietary Survey (2008-2009). Participants reported whether they use table sugar, AS, both, or none as sweeteners for their foods and beverages. Energy intake and the contribution of selected food groups to energy intake were evaluated according to the type of sweetener reported. Sample weights and design effects were considered in the analysis. The majority of the population (85.7%) used sugar to sweeten foods and beverages, 7.6% used AS, and 5.1% utilized both products. The use of AS was more frequent among the elderly (20%), women (10% versus 5.5%), overweight individuals (10% versus 6%), those who live in urban areas (8.5% versus 3%), and those who belong to the highest income quartile (14% versus 1.6%), compared with men, normal weight individuals, those who live in rural areas, and those who belong to the first income quartile, respectively. Overall, the mean daily energy intake of individuals using only sugar was approximately 16% higher than those who used AS exclusively. The contribution of staple foods to daily energy intake was higher in individuals who used sugar than those who used AS.
ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu10030295