Apparent consumption of caloric sweeteners increased after the implementation of NAFTA in Mexico

Unar-Munguía, Mishel; Monterubio Flores, Eric; Colchero, M.A.

doi:10.1016/j.foodpol.2019.03.004

Apparent consumption of caloric sweeteners increased after the implementation of NAFTA in Mexico

The consumption of sugar and sweeteners have been associated with obesity and diabetes, which are public health problems in Mexico. Since 1994, imports of sweeteners for the elaboration of ultra-processed food and beverages increased in the country. This increase in imports may have increased the…