US Edition100% fruit juice linked to weight gain in children and adults, study finds
- Drinking 100% fruit juice daily is linked to a small increase in weight for children and adults.
- Juice is easy to overdose on and can lead to a spike in blood glucose and excessive sugar in the blood, causing chronic conditions.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics advises limiting juice intake for children and teens and recommends whole fruit as a healthier option.
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Juice seems to increase the risk of children gaining weight. This is shown by a new research review. “It can be easy to believe that pure fruit juice is both good and healthy,” says Paulina Nowicka, dietitian and professor, to TT.
A glass of fruit juice a day can lead to weight gain in children, study finds
A glass of fruit juice a day could lead to weight gain in children, a study from the University of Toronto has found.The study analysed data relating to over 50,000 children's body mass index (BMI), finding that an increased intake of fruit juice correlates to weight gain.A child's BMI increased slightly on the days that they drank fruit juice, even if it was 100 per cent juice without additional additives, the study found.READ MORE: Teen who …
Drinking 100 percent fruit juice appears to increase the risk of children gaining weight, a new research review shows. The connection was extra strong for children under the age of eight.
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