| Autor: |
Duarte LM; Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition - Federal University of Paraná - UFPR, Curitiba, Brazil., Ferreira SMR; Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition - Federal University of Paraná - UFPR, Curitiba, Brazil., Almeida CCB; Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition - Federal University of Paraná - UFPR, Curitiba, Brazil., Duran ACDFL; Center for Food Studies, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil., Grilo MF; Center for Food Studies, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil., Macedo MS; Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri, Diamantina, Brazil., Franceschini SDCC; Nutrition and Health Department, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil., Crispim SP; Postgraduate Program in Food and Nutrition - Federal University of Paraná - UFPR, Curitiba, Brazil. |
| Abstrakt: |
The dietary exposure to low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) was estimated in a sample of pregnant Brazilian women. Consumption data were obtained with a 24-h Dietary Recall interview. Because of the uncertainty in assessing foods with LCS, they were classified into three scenarios to ensure inclusion of the 15 LCS allowed for use in Brazil: ranging from a less to a more conservative scenario. The concentration of LCS was estimated using the amount declared on the label or the maximum permitted levels and analytical determination data for table-top sweeteners. The frequency of consumption was higher for acesulfame-K, aspartame, and cyclamate. The food groups contributing the most to the consumption of LCS were non-alcoholic beverages, table-top sweeteners, confectionary and desserts. The level of dietary exposure to LCS was within the safety limit. However, continued efforts to monitor their dietary exposure are necessary given the limitations highlighted in this study. |
