When comparing NNS vs sucrose , significant weight/ BMI differences appeared favouring NNS .
Consumption of NNS led to significantly negative weight/ BMI differences in unrestricted energy diets , but not in weight-reduction diets .
Participants with overweight/obesity and adults showed significant favourable weight/ BMI differences with NNS .
Data suggest that replacing sugar with NNS leads to weight reduction , particularly in participants with overweight/obesity under an unrestricted diet , information that could be utilized for evidence -based public policy decisions
There is an ongoing debate about the possible influences of nonnutritive sweeteners ( NNS ) on body weight .
We conducted a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) with NNS to assess their impact on body weight .
The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT): Guidelines for Reporting Randomized Trials
Background The rules for reporting the results of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) in published manuscripts have been elusive , and many nurse scientists have learned to write research reports by trial and error . ApproachNew comprehensive guidelines for reporting RCTs are now available to authors , editors , and readers , a development that is likely to improve the quality of published reports . The Consoli date d St and ards of Reporting Trials ( CONSORT ) guidelines consist of two parts , a 22-item checklist and a flowchart template , that track the flow of all participants through the RCT . Currently , some journals , including Nursing Research , have adopted CONSORT and suggest or require its use in su bmi tted manuscripts , but other journals do not . Results The CONSORT has potential to be useful beyond writing manuscripts . Because CONSORT is a comprehensive guide to essential elements of an RCT report , it also provides a useful guide for design ing RCTs and writing funding proposals that include all the essential elements of a trial . It also could be a useful synopsis of important concepts when teaching research design to doctoral students . Discussion Reports of RCTs that use CONSORT are easier to read , interpret , and evaluate for relevancy to clinical practice . In addition , excellent reports of research increase the visibility of nursing research beyond our discipline . The CONSORT adds value to nursing research because research ers and readers alike will benefit if it is used more often
When comparing NNS vs sucrose , significant weight/ BMI differences appeared favouring NNS .
Consumption of NNS led to significantly negative weight/ BMI differences in unrestricted energy diets , but not in weight-reduction diets .
Participants with overweight/obesity and adults showed significant favourable weight/ BMI differences with NNS .
Data suggest that replacing sugar with NNS leads to weight reduction , particularly in participants with overweight/obesity under an unrestricted diet , information that could be utilized for evidence -based public policy decisions
There is an ongoing debate about the possible influences of nonnutritive sweeteners ( NNS ) on body weight .
We conducted a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) with NNS to assess their impact on body weight .