Evidence on the link between juice consumption and weight gain in younger children

This systematic review and meta-analysis of 42 eligible studies, including 17 among children (n = 45 851) and 25 among adults (n = 268 095), found a positive association between intake of 100% fruit juice and weight gain in children. Study findings support guidance to limit consumption of fruit juice to prevent the intake of excess calories and weight gain.

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Media Coverage:

CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/16/health/juice-weight-gain-study-wellness/index.html

Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/fruit-juice-linked-weight-gain-kids-1861085

The times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/daily-fruit-juice-can-lead-to-childhood-obesity-htdzz9vk3

City News: https://archive.tveyes.com/18120/4553853-202376/335722d7-0d66-4fac-8b78-5119a7a203b8/CARADCFTR_01-16-2024_19.51.20.mp3

ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/drinking-100-fruit-juice-linked-weight-gain-kids/story?id=106437986 

Good Morning America: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/drinking-100-fruit-juice-linked-weight-gain-kids-106437986