Teens who drink fruit juice have more healthier diets

A new study has shown that teenagers who drink 100 per cent fruit juice have more nutritious diets generally compared to non-consumers.

The findings revealed that teens between the age group of 12-18 who drank any amount of 100 per cent juice had lower intakes of entire dietary fat and saturated fat and higher intakes of key nutrients, including Vitamins C and B6, folate, potassium and iron.

Those who drank greater than six ounces of 100 per cent juice a day also consumed more whole fruit and less added fats and sugars. Milk consumption was not affected by juice drinking.