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.
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.
Sugars include all simple carbohydrates, monosaccharides and disaccharides, both those occurring naturally in a food as well as those added during production.
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.
The place of Fruit Juice in the dietary guidelines on fruit and vegetables around the world
Every month we take a look at the latest science on 100% fruit juice from academic journals and published reports. These are presented as bite-sized...
What does the evidence say about the nutritional composition of 100% fruit juice, or the bioavailability of its nutrients and bioactives? In this se...
Did you know that the composition of 100% fruit juice is governed by strict regulations and standards? For example, sugar or preservatives are never...
