Chile tests new warning labels to help parents avoid artificial sweeteners

NCT ID NCT06842693

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether warning labels on foods containing non-nutritive sweeteners (like artificial sweeteners) help Chilean parents identify those products and choose healthier options for their children. Over 3,900 parents were shown different label designs and asked to pick products. The goal is to see if such labels can guide better food choices.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could inform better food labeling policies to help parents make healthier choices for their children.
What could go wrong: This is a completed behavioral study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply outside Chile or to other populations.

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DIET, HEALTHY

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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