Apple the favorite fruit among American children

“Fruits and vegetables are important sources of nutrients that promote health and protect against chronic disease”, wrote lead study author Kirsten A. Herrick, PhD, of the Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys at the National Center for Health Statistics, and colleagues.

We are not saying that drinking fruit juice is not a healthy option, we only advise children to limit the consumption of fruit juice by half cup a day, said nutritionists.

Researchers found the United states.S. little ones take the federal government tips for fresh fruits usage which often advocate 1 to 2 cups benefits on a daily basis knowing that such a lasting must-haves are guys and banana.

USA kids love apples according to a new study. Out of total fruit consumption, whole fruits contribute to 90% of whole fruit and 10% of fruit juices or mixed dishes like citrus, apples and other juices. “These findings provide insight into what fruits US youth are consuming and sociodemographic factors that may influence consumption”. Just over 86 percent of fruit consumption is made up of 12 items.

Researchers found that apples appeal to almost all children regardless of ethnicity. Whole fruits accounted for 53% of fruit intake, while fruit juices accounted for 34%. It may be helpful to know what fruits kids reach for most.

“It’s simultaneously horrifying and not at all shocking that a full third of all “fruit” being consumed by children is in juice form”, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Ottawa, told Forbes.