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Can the extra chemicals and artificial sweeteners in crystal light which have 0 calories prevent weight loss?

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No: Artificial sweeteners don't prevent weight loss. That's not what the opinion article last week said. It's been widely misinterpreted.

Answered 7/23/2013

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