Association Between 100% Juice Consumption and Nutrient Intake and Weight of Children Aged 2 to 11 Years

Abstract

On average, children consumed less than the maximum amounts of 100% juice recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. One hundred percent juice consumption was associated with better nutrient intake than in the nonconsumption group and was not associated with weight status or the likelihood of being overweight in children 2 to 11 years of age.

Consumption of various forms of apples is associated with a better nutrient intake and improved nutrient adequacy in diets of children: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003–2010

“…Apple juice consumption, in particular, has been associated with not only obesity in children, but also with stunted growth in children 2 and 5 years ( 65 ); although another study was unable to replicate their findings ( 64 ). In contrast with other studies looking at consumption of 100% fruit juice ( 12 , 13 ), this study did not show higher energy intake among apple juice consumers when compared with non-consumers. Furthermore, the high sugar content of 100% fruit juice has been cited as a reason to limit consumption.…”

Fruit juice consumption is associated with improved nutrient adequacy in children and adolescents: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2006

“…The present study showed that the percentage of children and adolescents consuming 100 % FJ was age dependent; younger children consumed more 100 % FJ than adolescents. This is consistent with results from other studies ( 9 , 10 , 30 , 31 ) . Previous studies using 1 d intakes from 1999–2002 NHANES data showed that 43 % of children ( 9 ) and 28 % of adolescents ( 10 ) consumed 100 % FJ.…”

“…This is consistent with results from other studies ( 9 , 10 , 30 , 31 ) . Previous studies using 1 d intakes from 1999–2002 NHANES data showed that 43 % of children ( 9 ) and 28 % of adolescents ( 10 ) consumed 100 % FJ. In the current study, the NCI method was used to determine usual intake of 100 % FJ rather than using a single recall day.…”

Diet quality is positively associated with 100% fruit juice consumption in children and adults in the United States: NHANES 2003-2006

“…Regression analyses showed that there was no difference in the HEI-2005 Milk component score between consumers and non-consumers of 100% FJ. This supports findings from previous studies that consumption of 100% FJ was not associated with lower consumption of milk in the diets of children [15,16]. …”