Brandon Auerbach

I share the concern that 100% fruit juices have a lot of sugar, even though it's naturally occurring sugar, there are other health concerns about drinking 100% fruit juice, besides weight gain, especially related to risk of cavities and risk of future metabolic syndrome or diabetes.

Brandon Auerbach

Although we combined evidence from the best available research, the studies were not randomized controlled trials, we did not examine other important health outcomes besides weight gain, such as diabetes risk, because too few studies exist on this topic in children.

Brandon Auerbach

In terms of health benefits, children need at least 1 to 2 servings of fruit each day, and 100% fruit juice has lots of vitamins, minerals and nutrients like antioxidants, our study findings support the current guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics on 100% fruit juice consumption.

Brandon Auerbach

Water or low-fat unsweetened milk are other good alternatives to 100% fruit juice. i share the concern that 100% fruit juices have a lot of sugar, even though it's naturally occurring sugar.

Brandon Auerbach

It may be possible that this age group is at higher risk for weight gain from drinking 100% fruit juice than older children.

Brandon Auerbach