Table 1. Multivariable-adjusteda prevalence of underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity by LCS use versus nonuse for the total population and by gender, NHANES 1999–2008.
| N | Any LCS | No LCS | P-valueb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | ||||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 312 | 0.8 (0.1) | 2.1 (0.2) | <0.001 |
| Healthy weight (18.5–24.9) | 5850 | 24.1 (0.8) | 35.4 (0.6) | <0.001 |
| Overweight (25–29.9) | 7090 | 34.3 (1.1) | 34.2 (0.5) | 0.91 |
| Obese (⩾30) | 6763 | 40.8 (1.1) | 28.4 (0.7) | <0.001 |
| Class I obesity (30–34.9) | 3952 | 21.4 (0.8) | 17.6 (0.4) | <0.001 |
| Class II obesity (35–39.9) | 1707 | 11.4 (0.6) | 6.6 (0.3) | <0.001 |
| Class III obesity (⩾40) | 1104 | 8.0 (0.5) | 4.1 (0.2) | <0.001 |
| Women | ||||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 196 | 1.2 (0.2) | 2.9 (0.3) | <0.001 |
| Healthy weight (18.5–24.9) | 2997 | 30.3 (1.0) | 39.0 (1.0) | <0.001 |
| Overweight (25–29.9) | 2971 | 28.6 (1.2) | 28.1 (0.8) | 0.33 |
| Obese (⩾30) | 3733 | 39.9 (1.1) | 30.0 (0.9) | <0.001 |
| Class I obesity (30–34.9) | 1961 | 18.9 (0.9) | 16.6 (0.6) | <0.001 |
| Class II obesity (35–39.9) | 1029 | 12.1 (0.7) | 7.9 (0.4) | <0.001 |
| Class III obesity (⩾40) | 743 | 9.0 (0.6) | 5.5 (0.4) | <0.001 |
| Men | ||||
| Underweight (<18.5) | 116 | 0.2 (0.1) | 1.3 (0.2) | 0.012 |
| Healthy weight (18.5–24.9) | 2853 | 16.8 (1.1) | 31.4 (0.7) | <0.001 |
| Overweight (25–29.9) | 4119 | 40.3 (1.5) | 40.5 (0.6) | 0.46 |
| Obese (⩾30) | 3030 | 42.7 (1.6) | 26.7 (0.8) | <0.001 |
| Class I obesity (30–34.9) | 1991 | 24.3 (1.2) | 18.9 (0.9) | <0.001 |
| Class II obesity (35–39.9) | 678 | 10.9 (0.8) | 5.2 (0.4) | <0.001 |
| Class III obesity (⩾40) | 361 | 7.4 (0.8) | 2.7 (0.3) | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: LCS, low-calorie sweetener; NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
a
Adjusted for age group, gender (total model), race/ethnicity, family income-to-poverty ratio and smoking status.
b
Comparing prevalence of each weight category among consumers and nonconsumers.