Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Safety

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the safety of nonnutritive sweeteners?

• A)You should avoid saccharin because it has been shown to cause bladder cancer in humans.
• B)Aspartame is dangerous because it has been shown to cause blindness.
• C)The FDA endorses the use of nonnutritive sweeteners within the acceptable daily intake (ADI)levels as safe.
• D)Current evidence shows that any amount of nonnutritive sweeteners, when consumed daily, poses no health risks in adults.
• E)Young children can regularly consume nonnutritive sweeteners because they have a more diverse microflora.

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