https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/c837a42d2a93f9de7ed29e9d6a2116b5.jpg dc58a4468ac30a9454d34b6758f68ae4 https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/9fc58b31c7112a4a56ca607259cd59ac.pdf bf4443b70f84d6445a486d4a2fccc087 Electronic Resource View Source <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-025-03740-8">https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-025-03740-8</a> Document Type Research paper Author(s) Mathuramat Seesen, Kiara Chang, Jennie C. Parnham, Anthony A. Laverty, Christopher Millett, Fernanda Rauber, Renata B. Levy, Martin White, Edward W. Gregg, Eszter P. Vamos Volume Vol. 64 Publisher Springer Berlin Heidelberg (Berlin, Germany) Journal Name European Journal of Nutrition (abbreviated Eur J Nutr) Publication Date 2025 ISBN 14366215 Region Great Britain Language English Access Open Access Abstract Purpose Little is known about the association between low- and no-calorie sweetened (LCS) product consumption and children’s dietary quality, despite the promotion of these products as sugar alternatives. This study examines the trends and associations between LCS product consumption and intakes of free sugar, ultra-processed food and beverages (UPFB), and other key dietary components among UK children. Methods Repeated annual cross-sectional data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (2008/09-2018/19) for children aged 4–18 years (N = 5,922) were analysed. Children were categorized into No-LCS (0%g/day), Low-LCS (≤ 6.8%g/day), Mid-LCS (6.9–17.4%g/day), and High-LCS (≥ 17.4%g/day) groups based on a four-day food diary. The trends and associations were assessed using multivariable linear regression models, adjusted for sociodemographic factors. Results In 2008/09, the High-LCS group had lower free sugar intake (-1.9%kcaltotal/day; 95% CI: -2.8, -1.0) compared with the No-LCS group. Over 11 years, free sugar intake declined in all groups, with similar declines observed across the LCS groups. By 2018/19, no difference in free sugar intake was observed between the High-LCS and No-LCS groups. Moreover, consumption of UPFB decreased (-0.8%gtotal/day per year; 95%CI: -1.1, -0.6) while water increased (2.7%gdrink/day per year; 95%CI: 2.2, 3.1) in the No-LCS group over 11 years. Similar changes were observed in other LCS groups but were less pronounced in the High-LCS (vs. No-LCS) group. Conclusions LCS product consumption was not consistently associated with lower free sugar intake among UK children. Differences in intakes of ultra-processed foods and water highlight the importance of considering dietary patterns beyond individual nutrients. Cataloger Haley Lesemann Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Association of Low-calorie Sweetened Product Consumption and Intakes of Free Sugar and Ultra-processed Foods in UK Children Subject The topic of the resource Sugar substitutes--Health aspects Child Development Child Nutrition Diet Nutrition