New study finds drinking fruit juice in early years can have long term dietary benefits

(Kellen Communications - NY) A new study from Boston University found that drinking 100% fruit juice early in life was associated with healthier dietary patterns in later childhood without adversely impacting weight gain. The study found that consumption of 100% fruit juice during the preschool years was associated with higher intakes of whole fruit and total fruit as well as better diet quality through childhood and into middle adolescence.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news