New research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual convention in Toronto last week indicates that 100% pure fruit juice does not add to childhood obesity and may actually help children maintain healthy weight. In the their study, researchers analyzed the juice consumption of 3,618 children ages 2 to 11 using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Increased risk for obesity was linked to beverages that contained artificial sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, which makes up the vast majority of beverages on the market (note: most high fructose corn syrup is made from genetically engineered corn). "The bottom line is that 100 percent juice consumption is a valuable contributor of nutrients in children's diet and it does not have an association with being overweight," said study chief Dr. Theresa Nicklas.
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