Americans consuming sugar-free products grew from 70 million in 1987 to 160 million in 2000

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The number of Americans who consume products containing sugar-free sweeteners increased from 70 million in 1987 to 160 million in 2000 according to the Calorie Councilas noted in an article by Tracy Hampton published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. During this time, obesity increased from approximately 15 percent to 30 percent the article also notes. REFERENCE

Hampton T. Sugar substitutes linked to weight gain. JAMA. 2008 May 14, 299(18):2037-8.

 

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