According to scientific evidence, which is accurate about the use of noncaloric sweeteners?
a) For infants and toddlers, artificially sweetened foods are healthier than sugar-sweetened foods.
b) Aspartame can contribute to brain damage in children with phenylketonuria.
c) To reduce calorie intake aspartame should be used as a sugar substitute in baking.
d) High doses of saccharine are linked with cancer in humans.
Answer: b) Aspartame can contribute to brain damage in children with phenylketonuria.
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