Perceptions regarding 100% fruit juice among parents who give them to their children <5 years

Abstract

Background: 100% fruit juice, the sugar content of which closely approximates that of sodas and several other sugar-sweetened beverages, is commonly consumed by infants and young children, often in amounts that exceed recommended limits. While early introduction and high consumption of fruit juice have both been linked to increased obesity risk, juice is available to families of WIC-enrolled children >1 year, in limited amounts, as an alternative to whole fruit.. The …