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Fruit Juice Myth:
Children can drink as much fruit juice as they want as it is healthy, true or false?
FALSE
- Fruit juice contains similar amounts of sugar and calories compared to soda (soft drinks) such as Coke, therefore too much fruit juice can lead to excessive weight gain.
- As fruit juice has high levels of sugar and is quite acidic, drinking too much may also contribute to tooth decay, especially if it is sipped regularly over prolonged periods.
- The best drink for kids is simply water, so limit the amount of fruit juice, and even dilute it with some water.
