Do not use sweeteners for weight control, World Health Organisation says

Low or no calorie sweeteners are used instead of sugar to sweeten foods and drinks (BOKEH STOCK/Alamy stock photo/PA)

People should avoid using sweeteners to help with weight control, global health leaders have said.

Low or no calorie sweeteners are used instead of sugar to sweeten foods and drinks and can be found in products including desserts and ready meals, cakes, drinks, chewing gum and toothpaste.