scholarly journals Are Fruit Juices Healthier Than Sugar-Sweetened Beverages? A Review

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Pepin ◽  
Kimber L. Stanhope ◽  
Pascal Imbeault
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Blood Lipid ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Metabolic Effects ◽  
Free Sugar ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Blood Lipid Profile ◽  
Free Sugars ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

Free sugars overconsumption is associated with an increased prevalence of risk factors for metabolic diseases such as the alteration of the blood lipid levels. Natural fruit juices have a free sugar composition quite similar to that of sugar-sweetened beverages. Thus, could fruit juice consumption lead to the same adverse effects on health as sweetened beverages? We attempted to answer this question by reviewing the available evidence on the health effects of both sugar-sweetened beverages and natural fruit juices. We determined that, despite the similarity of fruits juices to sugar-sweetened beverages in terms of free sugars content, it remains unclear whether they lead to the same metabolic consequences if consumed in equal dose. Important discrepancies between studies, such as type of fruit juice, dose, duration, study design, and measured outcomes, make it impossible to provide evidence-based public recommendations as to whether the consumption of fruit juices alters the blood lipid profile. More randomized controlled trials comparing the metabolic effects of fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption are needed to shape accurate public health guidelines on the variety and quantity of free sugars in our diet that would help to prevent the development of obesity and related health problems.

scholarly journals Associations between beverage consumption of parents and their children. The ToyBox-study

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paloma Flores Barrantes ◽  
Alicia Larruy ◽  
Maria Luisa Miguel-Berges ◽  
Pilar De Miguel-Etayo ◽  
Iris Iglesia-Altaba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Drinking Behavior ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

AbstractIntroduction: Dietary habits are established from a very young age. Parental role modeling is an important factor influencing the eating behavior of their children. Drinking behavior may have an impact in the development of childhood obesity. This study aimed to explore the correlations of core drinking beverages between parents and their children.Materials and Methods: The present study included children of 3.5–5.5 years and their parents from the (Multifactorial evidence-based approach using behavioral models in understanding and promoting fun, healthy food, play and policy for the prevention of obesity in early childhood) ToyBox study. The study was a kindergarten-based family-involved intervention, in preschool children from six European countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Poland, and Spain. For this study, we analyzed data from the baseline cross-sectional survey.Data on consumption frequency of water, homemade or fresh fruit juice, prepacked fruit juice, light beverages and sugared sweetened beverages consumption from parents and their children was obtained via a validated food frequency questionnaire. Parents were given examples of serving sizes and asked about how to self-report their usual consumption per day or week. Beverage consumption of children was reported by their parents and information about frequency and portion sizes was collected. Body weight and height of children was measured and classified according to the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). Bivariate correlations were performed to analyze beverage consumption (servings per day) in children and their parents.Results: The studied sample included 5266 pairs of children (49.2% girls) and parents (91.7% women) that were included in the analysis.Girls presented higher correlations in water (r2 = 0,317) and sugar sweetened beverages (r2 = 0,302), whereas boys, presented slightly higher correlations of light soft drinks (r2 = 0,273), pure fruit juices (r2 = 0,308) and prepacked fruit juices (r2 = 0,324), all of them at < 0.01 level of significance. Considering boys and girls together, a slightly higher significant correlation coefficients were found between children-parents’ dyads with overweight/obesity compared to normal weight children-parentś for sugar sweetened beverages (r2 = 0,303) and light soft drinks (r2 = 0,396).Discussion: Beverage consumption of children and their parents were found to be moderately correlated. Overweight children seem to have better correlations with their parents in relation of sugar sweetened beverages and light soft drinks. Parents should encourage a healthy beverage consumption for their own health and most important, because there are key role models to their children.

scholarly journals Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Juice, Artificially-Sweetened Soda and Bottled Water: An Australian Population Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Miller ◽  
Kerry Ettridge ◽  
Melanie Wakefield ◽  
Simone Pettigrew ◽  
John Coveney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Education ◽  
Energy Drinks ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Free Sugar ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sports Drinks

Reducing consumption of free sugars, such as those found in high concentrations in manufactured products such as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and 100% fruit juices, is a global public health priority. This study aimed to measure prevalence of widely available pre-packaged non-alcoholic water-based beverages (carbonated sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, artificially-sweetened sodas, fruit juices (any type), and bottled water) and to comprehensively examine behavioral, environmental, current health, and demographic correlates of consumption. A cross-sectional, nationally-representative population survey of 3430 Australian adults (18+ years) was conducted using computer-assisted telephone (mobile and landline) interviewing. Past week prevalence of pre-packaged drinks containing free sugar was 47.3%; daily prevalence was 13.6%. Of all the pre-packaged drinks assessed, consumption of fruit juices (any type) was the most prevalent (38.8%), followed by bottled water (37.4%), soda (28.9%), artificially-sweetened soda (18.1%), sports drinks (8.1%), and energy drinks (4.2%). Higher soda consumption was associated with males, younger age, socio-economic disadvantage, frequent takeaway food consumption, availability of soda in the home, obesity, and a diagnosis of heart disease or depression. A diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes was associated with increased likelihood of consuming artificially-sweetened sodas and decreased likelihood of consuming sugar-sweetened soda. SSB consumption is prevalent in Australia, especially among young adults and males, foreshadowing continued population weight gain and high burdens of chronic disease. To reduce consumption, Australia must take a comprehensive approach, incorporating policy reform, effective community education, and active promotion of water.

Abstract P222: Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, but Not 100% Fruit Juice, is Associated With Fasting High-density Lipoprotein and Triglyceride Concentrations in U.S. Adults

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 137 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle E Haslam ◽  
Mark A Herman ◽  
Josée Dupuis ◽  
Alice H Lichtenstein ◽  
Gina M Peloso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Dietary Sugar

Introduction: Dyslipidemia, characterized by high triglyceride (TG) and low HDL concentrations, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Decreasing dietary sugar consumption is one dietary modification that may influence dyslipidemia risk to reduce the risk for CVD. Two major sources of dietary sugar in the US are sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and 100% fruit juices, and both can contribute to excess caloric intake. Based on current observational data, there is limited evidence linking these dietary exposures to lipid levels in population-based studies. Hypothesis: We hypothesize that SSB and 100% fruit juices may differentially associate with TG and HDL concentrations in adults due to differences in both beverage consumption patterns and nutrient content. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of data from the Framingham Heart Study (1998-2005; n=6,802). Fasting plasma TG and HDL concentrations were measured using standard assays. Consumption of SSB (sodas and fruit drinks; 1 serving = 12 oz.) and 100% fruit juice (1 serving = 8 oz.) was estimated using the Harvard-Food Frequency Questionnaire. Participants were grouped by category of intake. Using mixed-effect linear regression models accounting for family structure, we examined the associations between SSB intake and 100% fruit juice intake with TG and HDL concentrations, adjusting for potential confounding factors related to demographics, lifestyle, and diet. Results: After multivariate adjustment for potential confounding factors, SSB intake was positively associated with TG concentrations [ &#946; ± SE: 0.12 ± 0.03 [ln] mg/dl comparing the highest category of intake (median = 8.5 servings/week) with the lowest category (median = 0 servings/day); p for trend < 0.0001] and inversely associated with HDL concentrations ( &#946; ± SE: -2.90 ± 0.69 mg/dl comparing the highest category of intake with the lowest category; p for trend < 0.0001). Fruit juice intake was not significantly associated with TG concentrations [ &#946; ± SE: 0.04 ± 0.02 [ln] mg/dl comparing highest category of intake (median = 11 servings/week) with the lowest category (median = 0 servings/day); p for trend = 0.15] or HDL concentrations ( &#946; ± SE: -0.18 ± 0.60 mg/dl comparing the highest category of intake with the lowest category; p for trend = 0.73). Conclusions: Higher intakes of SSB are significantly associated with lower HDL and higher TG concentrations, which supports dietary recommendations to limit SSB intake. Fruit juice consumption patterns, up to 1.5 servings/day, were not significantly associated with TG and HDL concentrations in this study.

Abstract P074: Substituting Homemade Fruit Juice for Sugar-Sweetened Beverages is Associated with Lower Odds of Metabolic Syndrome among Hispanic Adults

Circulation ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 125 (suppl_10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josiemer Mattei ◽  
Vasanti Malik ◽  
Frank B Hu ◽  
Hannia Campos
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Ethnic Subgroups

Introduction: Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) has been consistently associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), while results on the role of fruit juice intake are conflicting. Hispanics consume both SSB and traditional fruit-based beverages; however, studies conducted on such ethnic group are scarce. Given the high prevalence of MetS among Hispanics, describing putative contributors to this condition is essential in proposing approaches that may successfully reduce its prevalence and avoid further complications. Hypothesis: We assessed the hypothesis that substituting fruit-based beverages traditionally consumed by Hispanics for SSB may be associated with lower odds of MetS. Methods: To determine the cross-sectional association between beverages consumed by Hispanics, and MetS and its components, data were analyzed in 1,872 Costa Rican adults who served as controls of a population-based case-control study of coronary heart disease. Multivariate adjusted means were calculated for components of MetS by servings (never, <1/week, 2–6/week, ≥1/day) of two traditional fruit-based beverages (‘fresco’ and homemade fruit juice, separately) and two SSB (instant drinks and regular sodas, separately and combined). Prevalence ratio (PR) of MetS was calculated for each beverage, and odds ratio (OR) was calculated by substituting one serving of homemade fruit juice or water for one of SSB. Results: Significant positive trends were observed for increasing servings of instant drinks and combined SSB with plasma triglyceride and waist circumference, and for regular soda with waist circumference (all P -trend<0.001). Increasing servings of homemade fruit juice were associated positively with HDL-C ( P -trend=0.033). Consuming ≥1 serving/day of instant drinks was associated with higher PR of MetS (1.42, 95%CI: 1.11, 1.83) compared to no consumption; similar results were obtained for combined SSB. Substituting one serving of homemade fruit juice for instant drink was associated with 29% (95% CI=7, 47%) lower odds of MetS, and for regular soda with 30% (1, 50%) lower odds. Substituting water for combined SSB was marginally significant (OR=0.86 (0.74, 1.00). Conclusion: In conclusion, reducing consumption of SSB and substituting them with homemade fruit juices in moderation, may be a culturally-appropriate approach to lower metabolic syndrome among Hispanics. Our study provides the groundwork for interventions on beverage intake that aim to prevent MetS and type 2 diabetes in Hispanic ethnic subgroups, and may support current public health efforts on limiting availability and intake of SSB, while substituting with a healthy beverage.

Sweet Drinks

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.K. Newby
Keyword(s):  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

How many sugar-sweetened beverages are we drinking, and are they related to obesity? Beverages comprise 47% of added sugar intakes in American diets, of which 39% come from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). SSBs include soft drinks (25%); fruit drinks, not including 100% fruit juices (11%);...

scholarly journals Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Fruit Juice, and Low-Calorie Beverages, and All-Cause Mortality Risk Among Dutch Adults: The Lifelines Cohort Study Within the SWEET Project

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1066-1066
Author(s):  
Novita Naomi ◽  
Elske Brouwer-Brolsma ◽  
Marion Buso ◽  
Sabita Soedamah-Muthu ◽  
Johanna Geleijnse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Mortality Risk ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Cohort Analysis ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Low Calorie ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
All Cause Mortality

Abstract Objectives To examine prospective associations between intakes of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), fruit juice, and low-calorie beverages (LCB), and all-cause mortality among Dutch adults participating in the Lifelines Cohort Study. Methods A total of 118,439 participants aged 45 ± 13 years (60% women) were included in a prospective cohort analysis. Dietary intake at baseline was assessed using an extensive semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Uni- and multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression analyses, including substitution analyses, were performed adjusted for demographics, self-reported diseases and lifestyle, and dietary factors. The association was modelled continuously in each 1 glass (or 150 mL)/day intake increment and in four categories of each beverages intake (no intake, ≤2 glass/week, &gt;2--&lt;7 glass/week, and ≥1 glass/day). Results Of the total participants, 63% were SSB consumers, 76% were fruit juice consumers, and 56% were LCB consumers. The median intake among consumers was 0.4 [0.2–1.0] glass/day for SSB, 0.3 [0.1–0.7] glass/day for fruit juice, and 0.5 [1.2–1.1] glass/day for LCB. During a follow-up period of 8.3 [7.5–9.3] y, 2,023 (1.8%) deaths were recorded. Compared to no intake, ≥1 glass SSB/day was associated with a higher risk of mortality (HR 1.24, 95% CI 1.05, 1.46), whereas LCB intake was not associated with all-cause mortality risk. Theoretical replacement of 1 glass/day of SSB with the same amount of LCB was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality (HR 0.90, 95% CI 0.83, 0.98). Finally, compared to no intake, moderate fruit juice intake (≤2 glass/week and &gt;2--&lt;7 glass/week) was inversely associated with all-cause mortality (HR 0.80, 95% CI 0.72, 0.90 and HR 0.85, 95% CI 0.76, 0.95 respectively). Conclusions SSB intake was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality in the general Dutch adult population, whereas moderate fruit juice intake showed the opposite. Replacing SSB with LCB was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality Funding Sources This EU-project under the acronym “SWEET” has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. The material presented and views expressed here are the responsibility of the author(s) only. The EU Commission takes no responsibility for any use made of the information set out.

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