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Question
Is Splenda safe for children?  Also, is it true that vitamins will increase appetite?  Thanks!

Answer
In 1990, the safety of SPLENDA?Brand Sweetener was confirmed by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations/World Health Organization (WHO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).  

Following the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) rigorous review process, SPLENDA?Brand Sweetener was approved in 1998 for use in 15 food and beverage categories. Sixteen months later, the FDA extended its approval of SPLENDA?Brand Sweetener to include its use as a general-purpose sweetener in all foods and beverages.

It is safe for people of all ages. As with any food though, use it in moderation.  Children should learn to eat whole healthy foods and use foods that are sweetened with added sugar or with artificial sweeteners only on occassion.  You still need to look at the food and if it contains nutritional value for your child!

No, vitamins do not directly increase appetite.  

Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net  

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