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The Fruit Juice Myth

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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The Fruit Juice Myth

The truth about fruit juice and your child's health
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Myth #1

100% real fruit juice = healthy
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Truth

100% juice has a lot of sugar
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Myth #2

If the juice is organic, it must be good for you
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Truth

Organic juice can still have a lot of sugar
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Myth #3

Juice is healthier than soda
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Truth

Juice can have just as much calories as soda...often more
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How Much Juice is OK?

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
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No Juice

Infants less than 6 months old
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Whole fruits are better than juice

6 months to 1 year olds

Limit juice to 4-6 ounces per day

1 year olds to age 6
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Limit Juice to 8-12 ounces per day

7 to 18 years old
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to stop drinking juice?

What is the best way

Don't buy it!