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Abstract
This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) beverages and water on body weight during a 52-week behavioral weight management program. 493 adults with BMI 27–35 kg/m² were randomized 1:1 to either group. At week 52, the NNS beverage group showed greater weight loss (7.5 kg) compared to the water group (6.1 kg), a statistically significant difference (1.4 kg; P<0.05), though not clinically significant (defined as >1.5kg). The findings suggest that while both beverages support weight loss, NNS beverages may offer a slight advantage in weight maintenance within the context of a behavioral program.
Publisher
International Journal of Obesity
Published On
Oct 05, 2023
Authors
Joanne A. Harrold, Scott Hill, Cristina Radu, Paul Thomas, Paula Thorp, Charlotte A. Hardman, Paul Christiansen, Jason C. G. Halford
Tags
non-nutritive sweeteners
behavioral weight management
randomized controlled trial
weight loss
beverages

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