Helps form collagen for the baby’s developing bones and tissue
Promotes the absorption of plant-based iron to help fight anemia, which in the early stages of pregnancy may increase the risk for pre-term birth and low birth weight
Supports a healthy immune system
One 8-ounce glass of 100 percent orange juice provides most of the 85 milligrams of vitamin C needed on a daily basis by pregnant adult women.1
Folate (Folic Acid)
Essential for fetal cell division, DNA production, growth and development
Before and during early pregnancy, women of childbearing age should get 400 micrograms of folic acid from supplements and/or fortified foods every day while also consuming a healthy diet that includes foods with natural folate, such as 100 percent orange juice, to help reduce their risk of having a baby with a birth defect of the brain and spine.2
Pregnant women need 600 micrograms of folate each day.1 Florida orange juice is one of the few fruit juices considered a good source of natural folate and is a great addition to a folate-rich diet.
Potassium
Helps maintain proper fluid balance
Helps regulate normal heart beat, muscle function and energy production
Supports healthy blood pressure when coupled with a low sodium diet
One 8-ounce glass of 100 percent Florida orange juice provides 14 percent of the Daily Value for potassium.
Calcium
Supports bone health and production in mother and child. Especially important in the later stages of pregnancy when the baby’s skeleton is developing.
May help pregnant women maintain healthy blood pressure
Calcium-fortified orange juice is an excellent, non-dairy source of calcium, typically providing 300 to 350 milligrams per serving, or about one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for pregnant women.1
KIDS & TEENS
Body Weight
Orange juice counts as a fruit serving, helping to complement the intake of whole fresh fruit
Orange juice is a nutrient-rich replacement for added sugar beverages
Studies suggest that consumption of orange juice is not associated with increased body weight in children or adolescents and children who consumed orange juice had higher intakes of key nutrients and a better quality diet compared to those not consuming orange juice.3
Be sure to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guideline/limits for 100% juice consumption for children – 4-6 ounces/day for children age 1 to 6 and 8-12 ounces/day for older children.4
Ensure your child has a healthy and varied diet and gets plenty of physical activity
Vitamin C
Supports collagen production for developing bones and tissue
Supports a healthy immune system
Helps with the healing of cuts and scrapes
A 6-ounce glass of 100 percent orange juice provides 100 percent or more of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin C for children ages one through six.1
Calcium
A key building block for strong, healthy bones
It is recommended that children ages one to eight years get 700-1000 milligrams of calcium daily, and teenagers need even more – 1300 mg1
Calcium-fortified orange juice can be an excellent source of calcium to help enhance calcium intake for kids and teens.
Potassium
Help muscles function properly during physical activity
One hundred percent orange juice is a sodium-free, nutrient-rich beverage containing potassium, which may help maintain muscle function and a healthy cardiovascular system.
Thiamin
Helps the body convert food into energy
An 8-ounce glass of orange juice provides 18 percent of the Daily Value for thiamin.
Folate
Important for the formation of new cells to support growth and development
Assists with the production of red blood cells, which supply the body with oxygen to help maintain energy levels
YOUNG ADULTS
Vitamin C
Supports collagen production for bone and tissue
Supports a health immune system to help a young adult’s body in its natural fight against infection
One 8-ounce glass of 100 percent Florida orange juice provides 100 percent or more of the Daily Value for vitamin C
Potassium
Helps young adults lead an active lifestyle with its involvement in functions that release energy from protein, fat and carbohydrates during metabolism
Helps regulate the body’s nerve functions, heartbeat and may help maintain healthy blood pressure when coupled with a low sodium diet
Eight ounces of 100% orange juice is a good source of potassium and contains organic acids like citric acid. The combination of these compounds may help the body regulate acidity. Unregulated, higher levels of acidity could lead to loss of calcium from bone.
Folate
To help reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine, women of childbearing age should get 400 micrograms of folic acid from supplements and/or fortified foods every day (even when not planning a pregnancy), while also consuming a healthy diet that includes foods with natural folate, such as 100 percent orange juice.2
An 8-ounce glass of 100 percent Florida orange juice contains about 11 percent of the Daily Value of 400 micrograms.
Calcium
Aids in bone development and maintenance. May help young adults reduce their risk for osteoporosis in later years by helping to optimize bone health.
May help support healthy blood pressure and muscle function, helping to keep young bodies active and strong
Calcium-fortified orange juice can be an excellent source of calcium to help enhance calcium intake
Thiamin
Helps the body convert food into energy
An 8-ounce glass of orange juice provides 18 percent of the Daily Value for thiamin.
Plant Nutrients
Found naturally in plants, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
When consumed, they may provide nutritional and health benefits throughout life
Orange juice and its plant nutrient, hesperidin, have been associated with benefits toward blood vessel function5 and some measures of cognition in young adults.6
ADULTS 45+
Vitamin C
May have antioxidant activity in the body and help mitigate inflammation. Chronic inflammation may lead to a number of chronic health issues.
Supports collagen production for skin and tissue health
Helps support a healthy immune system
Helps promote wound healing
Potassium
Potassium may play an important role in cardiovascular health and diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and that are low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.8
One-hundred percent orange juice is a good source of potassium and contains organic acids like citric acid. The combination of these compounds may help your body neutralize acidity. Higher levels of acidity could lead to loss of calcium from bone.
One 8-ounce glass of orange juice provides 14 percent of the recommended Daily Value.
Folate (Folic Acid)
May help maintain blood homocysteine levels. Elevated homocysteine in the blood has been identified as a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.2
May play a role along with other B vitamins in supporting brain health7
One 8-ounce glass of 100 percent orange juice each day provides 11 percent of the Daily Value for folate.
Calcium
Helps support bone and tooth health
Important for cardiovascular health, blood pressure regulation and muscle function
An 8-ounce glass of calcium-fortified orange juice provides about one-third of the Daily Value for calcium.
Thiamin
Helps the body to convert food into energy
An 8-ounce glass of orange juice provides 18 percent of the Daily Value for thiamin.
Magnesium
May help support cardiovascular health, healthy blood pressure, and bone health
An 8-ounce glass of orange juice supplies 7 percent of the Daily Value for magnesium.
Plant Nutrients
Found naturally in plants, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
When consumed, they may provide nutritional and health benefits throughout life
Orange juice and its plant nutrient, hesperidin, have been associated with benefits toward blood vessel function5 and some measures of cognition in older adults.6
References
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Dietary Reference Intakes: The Essential Guide to Nutrient Requirements. Washington DC: The National Academies Press, 2006.
Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline. Washington DC: National Academy Press, 1998.
O’Neil CE et al. Nutrition Research. 2011;31:673–682.
Daniels S and Hassink S. Pediatrics. 2015;136:e275-3292.