A client is concerned about the safety of using a non-nutritive sweetener. Which information should the nurse include when responding to this client?

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Five nonnutritive sweeteners are approved for use with guidelines given for Accepted Daily Intake (ADI) based on available evidence on safe levels of consumption. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves non-nutritive sweeteners. Non-nutritive sweeteners have been used for years; however, they have been and continue to be scrutinized for safety and risks. They may be used by children, for example in sugar-free beverages.

A Client Is Concerned About the Safety of Using a Non-Nutritive