Whether children are finicky or highly energetic, drinks can keep them healthy and balanced in diet. Many people might worry that 100 percent juice is linked to obesity, however a recent study tells a different story :

According to a recent analysis of government data, children who drank 100 percent juice had healthier overall diets than non-juice consumers and consumed more total fruits, fiber and key nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and folate. The juice consumers also had significantly lower intakes of total fat, saturated fat and sodium.

According to the researchers, the group of 100 percent juice consumers also had equal or lower bodyweights and body mass indexes (BMI) than the non-juice consumers, adding to the scientific evidence which shows that 100 percent juices play a role in a healthful diet and are not associated with overweight. The research is being presented this week at the Experimental Biology 2006 meeting.

Caution: Children run and play around in whatever weather, they would easily get dehydrated. So it’s really important to keep them well hydrated. Under hydrated children would suffer from many health problems, like urinary tract infections and decreased resistance to disease.

100 Percent Juice Consumption Linked to Healthier Diet, no Link to Obesity in Kids [emaxhealth.com]

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