EP19: Sugar Substitutes: Are Xylitol and Sorbitol the Key to Kids' Cavity Prevention? Unpacking the Sweeteners' Impact on Weight and Health.

Worried about kids' sugar intake? Xylitol and Sorbitol show promising results in preventing dental caries. But artificial sweeteners may also link to weight concerns. Dive into the science to learn how sweeteners impact oral and overall health, helping you make smarter choices. References: Factors associated with normal-weight obesity in adolescents. British Journal of Nutrition, 129(12), 2036–2045. (https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114522000307) The widespread presence of non-nutritive sweeteners challenges adherence to beverage guidance for children. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1221764. (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1221764) Consumer perceptions of artificial sweeteners in food products, consumption frequency, and body mass index: A multivariate analysis. Nutrients, 17(5), 814. (https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17050814) Sugar substitutes on caries prevention in permanent teeth among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 146, 105069. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105069) Intake of artificial sweeteners by children: Boon or bane? Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 24(2), 137–145. (https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3435) -- Hosting provided by SoundOn