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Squeezing fact from fiction about 100% fruit juice
Roger Clemens1, Adam Drewnowski2, Mario G Ferruzzi3
1Horn, La Mirada, CA; University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA; and California State University, Northridge, CA;
Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)
|March 15, 2015
Summary
Most Americans fall short of daily fruit recommendations. 100% fruit juice, when consumed appropriately, offers essential nutrients and can help meet fruit intake goals without excessive calories.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Dietary Guidelines
- Public Health
Background:
- Total fruit intake in the U.S. is approximately half the recommended amount.
- Two-thirds of consumed fruit is whole, while one-third is 100% fruit juice.
- Nutritional value of whole fruit can be retained in 100% juice with proper processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role and health implications of 100% fruit juice consumption.
- To assess the contribution of 100% fruit juice to meeting fruit intake recommendations.
- To address controversies surrounding fruit juice and health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Review of comprehensive analyses from nutrition organizations (2010-2014).
- Analysis of dietary modeling studies on fruit intake shortfalls.
- Consideration of expert guidance on appropriate fruit juice consumption for children.
Main Results:
- 100% fruit juice is not linked to childhood adiposity when consumed in age-appropriate amounts.
- Combining whole fruit and 100% juice can enhance potassium and vitamin C intake without significant calorie increase.
- Evidence suggests 100% fruit juice provides vital nutrients and phytonutrients.
Conclusions:
- 100% fruit juice is a valuable tool for meeting fruit recommendations.
- It offers year-round access to diverse fruit nutrients and is cost-effective.
- The preponderance of evidence supports the inclusion of 100% fruit juice in a balanced diet.
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