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Substitution of low- and no-calorie sweetened beverages (LNCSBs) for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was associated with a reduction in body weight by 1.06 kg.
Practitioners may consider recommending LNCSBs as a substitute for SSBs to aid in weight management.
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Substitution of LNCSBs for SSBs was associated with reduced body weight (MD, -1.06 kg; 95% CI, -1.71 to -0.41 kg).
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Source
Association of Low- and No-Calorie Sweetened Beverages as a Replacement for Sugar-Sweetened Beverages With Body Weight and Cardiometabolic Risk
Néma McGlynn et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2022
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