Table 3 Effect of sweeteners on body weight, food intake and drink consumption
Sweetness | Control | Acesulfame K | Saccharin | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 16 | ||
Body weight gain (g) | 3.48 ± 0.17 | 3.59 ± 0.12 | 3.49 ± 0.06 | 3.72 ± 0.09 | 3.36 ± 0.11 | 3.52 ± 0.10 | 3.47 ± 0.10 |
Food intake (g) | 4.56 ± 0.14 | 4.67 ± 0.12 | 4.57 ± 0.20 | 4.39 ± 0.07 | 4.30 ± 0.09 | 4.33 ± 0.14 | 4.15 ± 0.06 |
Drink consumption (mL) | 4.72 ± 0.09 | 6.58 ± 0.10*** | 7.96 ± 0.11*** | 7.79 ± 0.18*** | 6.59 ± 0.13*** | 7.58 ± 0.03*** | 7.59 ± 0.10*** |