SACN Statement on the WHO Guideline on Non-sugar Sweeteners: Summary

SACN reiterates its recommendation that average population intake of free sugars should not exceed 5% of energy. SACN recommends that intake of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) be minimised.

For younger children, SACN recommends:

• Not giving them drinks sweetened with sugar or NSS
• Giving them unsweetened food (not sweetened with either sugar or NSS).

For older children and adults, SACN recommends swapping sugars for NSS may help reduce sugar intake from foods and drinks (and so reduce energy intake), at least in the short term – the long-term goal is to limit both sugar and NSS intake.

View: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sacn-statement-on-the-who-guideline-on-non-sugar-sweeteners/sacn-statement-on-the-who-guideline-on-non-sugar-sweeteners-summary

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