By JAMA Pediatr. Published online January 16, 2024; doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.6124

Key takeaways:

• Researchers found a positive association between drinking 100% fruit juice and weight gain.
• BMI increased for every additional serving a child consumed each day.

Question

What is the association between 100% fruit juice intake and body weight in children and adults?

According to JAMA Pediatrics … Current evidence on fruit juice and weight gain has yielded mixed findings from both observational studies and clinical trials.

“Consumption of 100% fruit juice can serve as a convenient means to meet daily fruit recommendations and offers many of the nutrients found in whole fruit, including essential vitamins, antioxidants, and polyphenols that can contribute to a healthy dietary pattern,” the authors wrote.

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Citation

Nguyen M, Jarvis SE, Chiavaroli L, et al. Consumption of 100% Fruit Juice and Body Weight in Children and Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Pediatr. Published online January 16, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.6124

SOURCE: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2813987