National survey beverage consumption data for children and adolescents indicate the need to encourage a shift toward more nutritive beverages.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently issued recommendations for 100% fruit juice consumption for children and adolescents. National survey data (1994-1996, 1998 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals) were used to evaluate intake of 100% fruit juice for comparison with AAP recommendations. Mean daily intakes of 100% fruit juice were 0.9, 4.6, and 3.4 ounces in children aged <6 months, 6 months-6 years, and 7-18 years, respectively, which fall within AAP recommendations for these age groups. At age 5, mean intake of fruit drinks and ades exceeded that of 100% fruit juice (P=.009). Carbonated soft drink intake exceeded that of 100% fruit juice at age 5 and of milk at age 13 (P<.04). By age 13, adolescents drank more carbonated soft drinks than 100% fruit juice, milk, or fruit drinks and ades. Increased consumption of nutrient-dense beverages (100% fruit juice, milk) and water as part of a varied diet should be encouraged.
Rampersaud
Gail C
GC
Nutrition Research and Education, Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611, USA.
Bailey
Lynn B
LB
Kauwell
Gail P A
GP
D000293:Adolescent; D017195:Adolescent Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000367:Age Factors; D001628:Beverages / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002253:Carbonated Beverages / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004326:Drinking; D005260:Female; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008903:Minerals / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009749:Nutrition Surveys; D009753:Nutritive Value; D014481:United States; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins