A recent chart from Harvard University highlights the amount of sugar in a wide range of beverages. You’ll see that orange juice has as much sugar as cola!
Jamie Oliver introduced the chart to me in his video below.
From Harvard University: Orange Juice Has As Much Sugar as Cola!
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On behalf of the Florida Department of Citrus, I am writing in response to “From Harvard University: Orange Juice Has As Much Sugar As Cola!” Please allow me to share further information.
Citrus fruit and juices, including 100 percent orange juice, are free of added sugars and contain only the natural sugars found in whole fruit. Many children find it difficult to meet their daily nutritional needs and orange juice is a convenient and healthy way to get essential vitamins and nutrients to support good health. In fact, a recent analysis of NHANES 1999-2002 data reported that 50 percent of children age 2-5, 74 percent of children age 6-11, and 81 percent of adolescents age 12-18 are not meeting MyPyramid fruit intake recommendations based on a single day’s dietary intake. An evaluation of the same NHANES data reported that 100 percent fruit juice intake was associated with higher daily intakes of whole fruit in children age 2-11 years.
One of the healthiest morning beverages, orange juice delivers essential vitamins and nutrients to support good health. A study published in the Journal of Food Science reported that 100 percent orange juice was more nutrient-dense than many commonly consumed 100 percent fruit juices, such as apple, grape, pineapple and prune .
Please visit http://www.OrangeJuiceFacts.com for more information about orange juice.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Karen Mathis
Florida Department of Citrus
Thanks so much for sharing this additional insight. As a parent who wants the best for my child, I appreciate hearing from you and reading your comment. I found it helpful.
Many thanks,
Sophia