Consumption of 100% Fruit Juice is Associated with Better Nutrient Intake and Diet Quality but not with Weight Status in Children: NHANES 2007-2010

Authors

  • Theresa A. Nicklas USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center
  • Carol E. O’Neil Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
  • Victor L. Fulgoni Nutrition Impact

Keywords:

Fruit juice, whole fruit, dietary intake, NHANES, children.

Abstract

Objective: This study examined the impact of various levels of 100% fruit juice (FJ) consumption on intake of nutrients, diet quality, and weight in children using the more recent national data.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study examining the data from children 2-18 years of age (n=6,090). Intake of nutrients and diet quality were assessed using the 24-hr dietary recall and Healthy Eating Index-2010, respectively. Various consumption levels of 100% FJ were determined. Covariate adjusted linear regression means, and standard errors were determined (p<0.01).

Results: Average per capita consumption of 100% FJ consumed was 3.6 fl oz (50 kilocalories; 2.9% energy intake); 30% of children 2-6 years exceeded the recommendation for 100% FJ. Among 100% FJ consumers, the mean amount of 100% FJ consumed was 10.6 fl oz (147 kilocalories; 8.4% energy intake). Intakes of vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium and overall diet quality were higher with more 100% FJ consumed; no difference was found in total fiber intake. No trends were seen in weight with increased amounts of 100% FJ consumed.

Conclusions: Consumption of 100% FJ should be recommended as a component of a healthy diet.

Author Biographies

Theresa A. Nicklas, USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center

Pediatrics

Carol E. O’Neil, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Nutrition and Food Sciences

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Published

2015-06-01

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015)

Section

General Articles

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