TITLE OF ARTICLE: "Diet Soft Drinks: Too Good to be True?"

               AUTHOR: MacNeil, Karen
               JOURNAL NAME: New York Times, The
               DATE: Feb. 4, 1987
               PAGE(S): C3
               Accession Number: 01
               SENSE(S): Taste

               ABSTRACT: Various researchers were interviewed who
               have conducted experiments indicating that the use
               of artificial sweeteners does not help in weight
               loss programs. Aspartame and saccharin are
               mentioned. <LK173 NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES> The
               issues of sweetness and appetite are also given
               special attention. A major emphasis is given to
               the research supporting the claim that sweeteners
               strongly effect food preference.
               <LK159 FOOD PREFERENCE EFFECTS>

RESEARCHERS QUOTED IN ARTICLE:

              Friedman, Mark. Conducted research with M. Tordoff
              at the Monel Chemical Senses Center in
              Philadelphia. They found rats fed drinks
              containing artificial sweeteners ate more and not
              less, which had the effect of off-setting the
              weight-loss benefits of drinks.

              Moser, Dr. Robert H. Vice-president of medical
              affairs for Monsanto. Quoted extensively.

              Stark, Christina; a registered dietician and
              extension associate at Cornel University.

              Stellman, Steven. With Grafinkel, conducted a study
              in 1982 for the American Cancer Society (published
              in the Journal of Preventive Medicine) showing that
              women using artificial sweeteners were more likely
              to gain weight than women who did not.

