An analysis in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says replacing full-calorie foods and drinks with those using lower-calorie sweeteners resulted in modest improvements in BMI. The findings suggest that using lower-calorie sweeteners may boost adherence to weight-management initiatives. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 2014
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