Perceived health risks of artificial sweeteners are a controversial topic often supported solely by anecdotal evidence and distorted media hype. The aim of this study was to examine popular sweeteners and their health effects based upon valid scientific data. Information was gathered through a sweetener taste panel, interviews with doctors, and an on-line survey. The survey revealed the public's lack of appreciation for sweeteners. It was observed that artificial sweeteners can serve as a low-risk alternative to natural sweeteners. -

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Lebedev, Ivan V
• Park, Jayyoung
• Yaylaian, Ross Vahan

Subject

• Well-Being
• Food
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030510-153323

Keyword

• Medical care
• Public health

Advisor

• Shivkumar, Satya

Year

• 2010

Date created

• 2010-03-05

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright