🍬🚫 W.H.O. Talk Stink ‘Bout Da Kine Artificial Sweeteners, Brah
Da World Health Organization (W.H.O.) wen warn peeps Monday against using da kine artificial sweeteners foa control body weight or cut down da risk of noncommunicable diseases. Dem say long-term use no work an’ might get health risks foa everybody.
Dese kine sugar alternatives, when peeps eat dem long time, no help lose body fat foa adults or keiki, da W.H.O. wen say in one recommendation. Dem wen add dat keeping consumption might up da risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, an’ dying foa adults 📉.
Da recommendation stay foa all peeps, except da ones wit pre-existing diabetes, an’ include all kine synthetic an’ natural nonnutritive sweeteners wea not classified as sugars. Dey stay found in manufactured foods an’ drinks, or sold by demself foa add to food an’ drinks by da consumer 🍽️.
Da W.H.O. recommendation stay based on da review of da evidence wea stay out dea, da agency wen say. Da recommendation stay part of one set of guidelines foa healthy diets dat stay being rolled out.
Some examples of da sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, an’ stevia. Da W.H.O. wen say get some oddah studies dat wen say dese sweeteners no moa health benefits, but no cause harm, eithah 🍭.
Nutrition research stay always changing, an’ da findings stay being updated wit stronger data, said Stephanie McBurnett, one registered dietitian an’ nutrition educator wit da Physicians Committee foa Responsible Medicine. Check da effects of saturated fats an’ oddah parts of peeps’ diets might show more about da overall reasons behind some health issues dat stay blamed on sugar 🍩.
“No surprise foa me dat da World Health Organization neva find real big kine difference in health benefits between one regular soda an’ one diet soda,” said Ms. Burnett, who stay also one licensed dietitian an’ nutritionist. “Dey both stay processed foods.” She wen add, “If you look at wat stay driving dese chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, sugar no stay da only ting.”
Da recommendation from da W.H.O. no affect any one country’s policy direct. Da U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.), foa example, might think about dis guidance an’ make changes or adjust da labels, said Ms. McBurnett. But F.D.A. no stay under any kine obligation foa do dat, eithah.
Da F.D.A. neva respond fast to one request foa comment.
Da W.H.O. recommendation stay considered conditional right now, da organization wen say.
“Dis stay show dat policy decisions based on dis recommendation might need some deep talk in da specific country context, connected foa example to da level of consumption in different age groups,” da statement wen say.
Da recommendation no go as far as da personal care an’ hygiene products dat get artificial sugars inside, like toothpaste, skin creams, an’ medications, da W.H.O. wen say. It also no include da low-calorie sugars an’ sugar alcohols, wea come from sugar itsef.
“Peeps gotta think about oddah ways foa cut down free sugar intake, like eating food wit naturally occurring sugars, like fruit, or unsweetened food an’ drinks,” said Francesco Branca, da W.H.O. director foa nutrition an’ food safety. He wen say dat non -sugar sweeteners “no stay essential dietary factors and get no nutritional value. Peeps should cut down the sweetness of da diet all togedah, start early in life, to make deir health bettah” 🍏🥦.
Ho, so what we stay learning from all dis, cuz? Looks like da sugar substitutes no stay all dat dey cracked up foa be. Might be bettah foa stick wit da natural kine sweetness, like fruits an’ oddah tings dat get natural sugars inside. An’ no foaget, always good foa stay active an’ get plenty exercise 💪🏝️.
Plus, if you get one diet soda habit, might be time foa think twice. No mattah how ono da soda, da health risk might be one biggie. Da W.H.O. stay telling us foa cut down da sweetness overall, an’ dat’s one solid advice foa take to heart ❤️.
An’ rememba, eat plenty veggies an’ fruits, stay active, an’ aloha each oddah 🌺🤙. Dat’s da real kine recipe foa living da healthy, happy life. So, no need da artificial sweeteners, jus’ need da natural kine aloha spirit. Stay healthy, ohana! 🌈🏄♂️.
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🍬🚫 W.H.O. Criticizes Use of Artificial Sweeteners, Folks
The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) issued a warning on Monday against the use of artificial sweeteners as a means to control body weight or to mitigate the risk of noncommunicable diseases. They stated that long-term use is ineffective and could pose health risks for everyone.
These sugar alternatives, when consumed over a long period of time, do not aid in reducing body fat in adults or children, the W.H.O. stated in a recommendation. They further noted that continued consumption could elevate the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mortality in adults 📉.
The recommendation applies to all people, except for those with pre-existing diabetes, and includes all kinds of synthetic and naturally occurring nonnutritive sweeteners that are not classified as sugars. These are found in manufactured foods and beverages, or sold individually for addition to food and beverages by the consumer 🍽️.
The W.H.O. recommendation is based on the review of the available evidence, the agency stated. The recommendation forms part of a set of guidelines for healthy diets that are being rolled out.
Some examples of the sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, and stevia. The W.H.O. pointed out that there are other studies that have stated these sweeteners offer no health benefits, but also do not cause harm 🍭.
Nutrition research is constantly evolving, and the findings are being updated with stronger data, said Stephanie McBurnett, a registered dietitian and nutrition educator with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Examining the effects of saturated fats and other components of people’s diets might provide more insight into the overall reasons behind some health issues that are blamed on sugar 🍩.
“It’s not surprising to me that the World Health Organization found no significant difference in health benefits between a regular soda and a diet soda,” said Ms. Burnett, who is also a licensed dietitian and nutritionist. “They’re both processed foods.” She added, “If you consider what’s driving these chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, sugar is not always the only factor.”
The recommendation from the W.H.O. does not directly affect any individual country’s policy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.), for instance, might consider this guidance and make changes or adjust the labels, according to Ms. McBurnett. But the F.D.A. is not under any obligation to do so.
The F.D.A. did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The W.H.O. stated that the recommendation is currently considered conditional.
“This indicates that policy decisions based on this recommendation might require in-depth discussion in specific country contexts, connected for example to the extent of consumption in different age groups,” the statement said.
The recommendation does not extend to personal care and hygiene products that contain artificial sugars, such as toothpaste, skin creams, and medications, the W.H.O. stated. It also does not include low-calorie sugars and sugar alcohols, which are derived from sugar itself.
“People need to consider other ways to reduce free sugar intake, like consuming food with naturally occurring sugars, like fruit, or unsweetened food and beverages,” said Francesco Branca, the W.H.O. director for nutrition and food safety. He stated that non-sugar sweeteners “are not essential dietary factors and have no nutritional value. People should reduce the sweetness of the diet altogether, starting early in life, to improve their health” 🍏🥦.
So, what are we learning from all this? It appears that sugar substitutes aren’t all that they’re made out to be. It might be better to stick with natural sweetness sources, like fruits and other foods that contain natural sugars. And remember, it’s always good to stay active and get plenty of exercise 💪🏝️.
Moreover, if you have a habit of consuming diet soda, it might be time to reconsider. No matter how delicious the soda, the health risks might be substantial. The W.H.O. advises us to reduce overall sweetness, and that’s sound advice to take to heart ❤️.
And remember, consume plenty of vegetables and fruits, stay active, and love each other 🌺🤙. That’s the genuine recipe for living a healthy, happy life. So, there’s no need for artificial sweeteners, just the natural spirit of aloha. Stay healthy, ohana! 🌈🏄♂️.
