When Sandy parents try to limit sugar in children’s diets, they often turn to sugar substitutes. There are dozens of sweetening options available.
NutraSweet, Splenda, Equal, Sweet’N Low, Xylitol, Sorbitol, highly refined Stevia (Truvia, Pure Via) possible benefits:
May help kid’s consume fewer calories
Doesn’t contribute to tooth decay
Generally safe for Sandy children with diabetes (check with your doctor)
Don’t overdo it. Some Sandy children experience diarrhea and other intestinal problems if they consume artificial sweeteners. If your Salt Lake City child is trying it for the first time, go easy until you know how they react to it.
Many people believe artificial sweeteners cause cancer, contribute to weight gain, and cause health s. Talk to your Sandy pediatrician for vital children’s nutritional guidance.
Information for this article was taken from: “Artificial Sweeteners: Understanding These and Other Sugar Substitutes,” Mayo Clinic, Oct. 9, 2010, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/artificial-sweeteners/MY00073, accessed July 2, 2011
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