WHO advises against using sugar substitutes to lose weight

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new recommendations advising against the use of sugar substitutes for weight loss, which have been linked with various health problems. Instead of consuming non-sugar sweeteners, which have no nutritional value, WHO recommends adopting a balanced and healthy diet combined with regular physical activity, as the most effective approach to losing weight. WHO's position highlights the importance of natural and nutritious food choices over relying on synthetic alternatives.

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Parker-Pope, Tara. “Don’t Use Sugar Substitutes to Lose Weight, Who Says.” The Washington Post, 16 May 2023, www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/05/15/artificial-sweeteners-health-who-stevia-aspartame/.