The New Zealand Herald – Alexandra Hansen
Most parents will tell you their kids love juice. It tastes good, often comes in convenient and child-friendly packaging, and seems much healthier than soft drinks, sports drinks or other sweet beverages. It comes from fruit, after all. But we also know it’s high in sugar, and so can contribute to obesity and dental problems. We asked five experts in nutrition, dietetics, medicine and dentistry whether or not we should let our kids drink juice: Four out of five experts said no. (more)