Beverage Consumption and Fine Motor Control

The Effect of Low Calorie Sweetener Consumption on Body Weight, Body Composition, Appetite, and Energy Intake

The aim of this study will be to compare the effects of daily consumption of aspartame, rebaudioside a, saccharin, sucralose, and sucrose on body weight and composition in a standardized protocol. The investigators hypothesize that individual low calorie sweeteners (consumed in a beverage) differ from each other in promoting weight loss and decreased fat mass (without energy restriction or dietary guidance) based on their chemical structure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI between 25-40 kg/M2
• Non or rare users of LCS
• Willing to consume large volumes of beverages daily

Exclusion Criteria:

• Weight change > 3kg in the last year
• Plan to initiate a new diet plan in the next 6 months
• Exhibit eating restraint
• Pregnant/lactating