ArticlePublic health nutrition2025
Perceptions of non-sugar sweeteners and front-of-package labels among parents of preschool and school-aged children in Brazil.
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- Warning Labels for Nonnutritive Sweeteners: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Chilean Parents.Current developments in nutrition · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo describe Brazilian parents' perceptions of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) in beverages consumed by children and their views for NSS front-of-package labels (FOPL).
designA qualitative-driven mixed-methods embedded design was used. Seven focus groups with parents of children explored perceptions of NSS. Qualitative data were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Participants also completed a closed-ended survey assessing familiarity with NSS-containing beverages, ability to identify NSS on ingredient labels and perceptions of NSS FOPL. Survey responses were summarised using descriptive statistics.
settingPublic and private schools and early childhood education centres in urban areas of two municipalities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.
participantsForty parents of children aged 2-5 and 6-11.
resultsAbout 35 % of participants reported their children consumed at least one NSS-containing beverage weekly in the past month; 17 % reported daily consumption. Parents expressed a preference for natural products and confusion over the term '
conclusionsA FOPL clearly indicating NSS presence, especially one recommending against consumption by children, may help parents make informed choices and reduce children's intake of NSS-containing beverages.
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