Excess Fruit Juice Consumption by Preschool-aged Children Is Associated With Short Stature and Obesity

1997326 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Barbara A. Dennison · Columbia University

Helen L. Rockwell · Bassett Healthcare Network

Sharon L. Baker · Bassett Healthcare Network

Abstract

Consumption of > or = 12 fl oz/day of fruit juice by young children was associated with short stature and with obesity. Parents and care takers should limit young children's consumption of fruit juice to less than 12 fl oz/day.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Infant Development and Preterm Care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 99, Issue 1, pp. 15-22

DOI: 10.1542/peds.99.1.15

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