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BARTOW, Fla. – A new study suggests substituting 100% fruit juice in the diet in place of beverages containing added sugars may lower health risks for cardiovascular-related disease, including type-2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. Researchers performed a modeling analysis simulating the substitution of 100% fruit juices for

BARTOW, Fla. – Moderate consumption of 100% orange juice should be encouraged in children due to its multiple health benefits and lack of negative impacts on body weight, according to a spate of recent and previous research studies on the topic. Consuming 100% orange juice can help supplement

BARTOW, Fla. – A new systematic review links the hesperidin found in oranges and 100% orange juice to health benefits, though more research is needed to further strengthen results. The Florida Department of Citrus-funded review examined published studies relating to hesperidin in 100% orange juice and its impact

BARTOW, Fla. – Current beverage labeling regulations appear to fall short of helping parents identify the ingredients, sugar and juice makeup of beverages they purchase for their children, a recent study published in Pediatric Obesity suggests. This has researchers calling for changes to beverage labeling regulations to increase

BARTOW, Fla. – While whole fruit consumption increased in adults between 2003 and 2016, the intake of several key nutrients decreased over time, a new study shows. Adding 100% orange juice to the diet could help address this shortfall and bolster intake of other key nutrients found in

BARTOW – New research shows no adverse association between change in Body Mass Index (BMI) and consumption of 100% orange juice among older children adding to a growing list of studies suggesting children and teens can benefit from regularly drinking 100% orange juice without concerns about weight gain.

BARTOW – A new research report shows that Americans continue to consume less and less fruits and vegetables despite consistent dietary advice to the contrary. An accompanying decline in the consumption of 100% fruit juice, such as orange juice, is likely a significant contributor to the issue. The

The newly released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) continue to reinforce that nutrient-dense 100% fruit juices, such as orange juice, count as a fruit serving and include 100% fruit juice as a part of a healthy dietary pattern. The guidelines additionally support the incorporation of beverages such

BARTOW, Fla. – A new analysis of nutrition research suggests that consumption of 100% fruit juice, such as 100% orange juice, by adults may have cardiovascular benefits and does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or its risk factors. The comprehensive analysis, published in the European Journal

BARTOW, Fla. – A new study finds that children who drink 100% orange juice as part of a healthy diet have better overall diet quality and consume more nutrients than those who do not. The research also adds to a growing body of evidence showing consumption of 100%

BARTOW, Fla. – A growingbody of nutrition research suggests that children and teens can benefit from regularly drinking 100% orange juice without concerns about weight gain. A new, four-year longitudinal study published in Public Health Nutrition found that drinking 100% orange juice is not associated with negative effects

BARTOW, Fla. – While whole fruit consumption increased in children between 2003 and 2016, the intake of several important nutrients decreased over time, a new study shows. Adding 100% orange juice to the diet could help address this shortfall and bolster intake of other key nutrients. A cross