Lockhart ISD School Health Advisory Council

"Apple a Day"

An Apple a Day Is Still Okay -- but Not If It's in a Juice Box
Are parents right to steer their children away from sugary soft drinks and toward fruit juices? A study of more than 2,000 children in Australia suggests that juice may not be such a good alternative for ensuring long-term health after all. The study, which examined the eating habits of children ages 4 to 12, found that those who drink juice and other fruit drinks are more likely to be overweight or obese than those who don't. Dr. Andrea Sanigorski of Deakin University said that many parents are unaware of the long-term health problems associated with fruit drinks. "These drinks contribute high amounts of energy to kids' diets, yet they don't make them feel full." A better alternative, Dr. Sanigorski suggests, is a piece of fruit. "Not only is it nutrient rich, but it provides fiber and can keep children fuller for longer."

Read more at:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/news/
upload/HBSFruitdrinks19032007_final.pdf

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posted by Beth Limbrick @ 10:48 AM