Consumption & Behaviour

Where does 100% fruit juice fit into a balanced diet and what are the benefits for people seeking to improve their fruit and vegetable consumption. This section provides scientific summaries and downloadable resources for healthcare professionals.

Role of 100% fruit juice in the diet

Throughout the world, a large percentage of the population - both of developmental age and adults - does not consume the amount of fruit and vegetables recommended by guidelines and scientific societies.

Lower body mass index associated with fruit juice and other heathy lifestyle factors

There has been some debate about how our beverage choices affect body weight with a focus on sugar content and energy density. Contrary to suggestions from some government bodies, a recent observational study has found that fruit juice consumption was statistically associated with lower body mass index.

Orange juice as part of a reduced-calorie diet results in weight loss and ameliorates obesity-related biomarkers

Some diet commentators link orange juice consumption with weight gain as a consequence of its sugar content but this has never been proven in high quality intervention trials.

100% fruit juices and sugar

Sugars include all simple carbohydrates, monosaccharides and disaccharides, both those occurring naturally in a food as well as those added during production.

Does 100% fruit juice impact on body weight?

While there is generally a positive view about 100% fruit juices, some public health bodies have raised concerns about their potential impact on body weight, particularly in relation to overconsumption and sugar content.

Fruit Juice in the dietary guidelines

The place of Fruit Juice in the dietary guidelines on fruit and vegetables around the world

Review of glucose control, GI and type 2 diabetes with a focus on fruit juice

Glycemic response refers to the effect that foods and drinks have on blood glucose after consumption.

Fruit juice across the lifecycle: adolescents

According to the WHO, adolescents typically have the leasthealthy diets of any age group.

Fruit juice across the lifecycle: children

Childhood is the period from late infancy to the beginning ofadolescence. During this time, children increase their repertoire offoods and drinks, improving the variety and options for nutritionalintake.

Fruit juice across the lifecycle: older people

Older people can be healthy and vigorous, or may require additionalsupport. However, according to the UK Office of National Statistics,adults are living longer but are still spending almost one fifth of theirlife in ill-health.

Fruit juice across the lifecycle: pregnancy

During pregnancy, it’s more important than ever to consume anutrient-rich diet due to the enhanced need for certain vitamins,minerals and fatty acids.