Consumption of 100% Fruit Juice and Body Weight in Children and Adults. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (JAMA Pediatrics)

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

QuestionWhat 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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CitationNguyen 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.2023.6124SOURCE: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2813987