Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain among kids and adults.
Younger children showed a greater BMI increase per every 8-oz additional serving per day of 100% fruit juice than the older children, indicating that liquid calories may contribute to weight gain in this age group.
Fruit juice has been linked to weight gain in both children and adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics. The research found that drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain among kids and adults. Younger children showed a greater BMI increase per every 8-oz additional serving per day of 100% fruit juice than the older children, indicating that liquid calories may contribute to weight gain in this age group.
Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults.
The research found a positive association between drinking 100% fruit juice and BMI among kids. It also found an association between daily consumption of 100% fruit juice with weight gain among adults.
Younger children showed a greater BMI gain per every 8-oz additional serving per day of 100% fruit juice than the older children.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that fruit juice causes weight gain when it only mentions an association with BMI and not necessarily actual weight gain. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults without providing any context on how much this increase would be. Thirdly, the article implies that fruit juice leads to overweight and obesity when it only mentions limiting consumption of 100% fruit juice for public health guidance but does not provide evidence or research to support this claim.
The article implies that fruit juice leads to overweight and obesity when it only mentions limiting consumption of 100% fruit juice for public health guidance but does not provide evidence or research to support this claim.
The title implies that drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults, when it only mentions an association with BMI.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults without providing any context on how much this increase would be.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in JAMA Pediatrics without providing any context or information about the study's methodology or reliability. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that drinking fruit juice is either good for you or leads to weight gain, when there may be other factors at play. The article also contains an example of inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as
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The article is biased towards the idea that drinking fruit juice can lead to weight gain. The author uses language such as 'positive association' and 'increases were small' which implies a negative connotation for fruit juice consumption. Additionally, the study only found an association between daily consumption of 100% fruit juice with weight gain among adults and children under 11 years old, not all age groups. The author also uses language such as 'liquid calories' to suggest that drinking fruit juice is unhealthy.
A potential mechanism linking 100% fruit juice to weight gain is the consumption of liquid calories, which has been shown to result in greater weight gain compared with the ingestion of solid calories.
It also found an association between daily consumption of 100% fruit juice with weight gain among adults.
The research found a positive association between drinking 100% fruit juice and BMI
The study also raises the question: If fruit is good for you and recommended as part of a healthy diet, why can 100% fruit juice lead to weight gain?
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Sara Moniuszko has a conflict of interest on the topic of fruit juice and weight gain as she is reporting for JAMA Pediatrics which may have financial ties to companies that produce or sell fruit juices.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of fruit juice and weight gain as they are reporting on research published in JAMA Pediatrics which is a medical journal. The article discusses the negative effects of liquid calories from fruit juice on children's and adults' weight gain.
The author mentions the study conducted by JAMA Pediatrics which found a link between fruit juice consumption and weight gain.
The author reports that 100% fruit juice, which is often marketed as a healthy drink option, may actually contribute to weight gain in both children and adults. The article cites research published in JAMA Pediatrics which found that liquid calories from fruit juice were associated with an increased risk of obesity.
Fruit juice often lacks the fiber that people get from eating real fruit
<strong>Children:</strong> The study found a small but significant link between fruit juice consumption and BMI increase, with younger kids showing a more pronounced effect. The findings suggest that while fruit juice provides essential nutrients, its lack of fiber and high sugar content might contribute to weight gain in children, particularly in younger age groups.
<strong>Adults:</strong> The relationship appears more nuanced. When energy intake isn't adjusted, fruit juice consumption correlates with weight gain. However, this link reversed when scientists considered energy intake.
The study found a small but significant link between drinking fruit juice and weight gain among children.
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Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults.
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The article implies that drinking fruit juice leads to weight gain without providing any peer-reviewed studies or evidence. The author's opinion is presented as fact and there is a lack of disclosure about the sources used in the article.
`Fruit juice at the grocery store may seem like the healthy choice but is it secretly leading to obesity?`
`While fruit juice provides essential nutrients, its lack of fiber and high sugar content might contribute to weight gain in children, particularly in younger age groups.`
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the study was conducted at a university and citing it as evidence for their claims. However, this does not necessarily mean that the research is valid or reliable. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by presenting fruit juice consumption as either healthy or unhealthy without considering other factors such as portion control and moderation. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it states that fruit juice may be secretly leading to obesity, which is not supported by the evidence presented in the study.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the study was conducted at a university and citing it as evidence for their claims. However, this does not necessarily mean that the research is valid or reliable.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who consume fruit juice, implying they are making a poor choice by not eating whole fruits. This is an example of religious bias as the author implies that only certain types of food are healthy or unhealthy.
Fruit juices often lack the fiber that people get from eating real fruit
The study found a small but significant link between drinking fruit juice and weight gain among children.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics related to fruit juice and weight gain. The author mentions that they are funded by the American Beverage Association (ABA), which represents companies in the beverage industry including those that produce fruit juice. This funding could potentially influence their reporting and lead them to present information in a biased manner.
Even 100 percent fruit juice could be causing your kids to gain weight
Fruit juice is high in free sugars and calories while containing little to no fiber.
The consumption of liquid calories has been shown to result in greater weight gain compared to the consumption of solid calories.
Early introduction of fruit juice may lead to increased risk of overweight and obesity due to increased preference for sweet food.
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Even 100% fruit juice could be causing your kids to gain weight
Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title suggests that fruit juice is bad for children's health when it actually states that childhood obesity affects roughly 14.7 million children and teenagers in the United States due to a variety of factors including dietary choices such as fruit juice consumption.
The article claims that even 100% fruit juice could be causing your kids to gain weight, but it fails to mention that whole fruits are also high in calories. Therefore, this statement is misleading and deceptive.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study without providing any context or information about the researchers involved. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that fruit juice is either healthy or unhealthy for children when in fact there are different types of fruit juices with varying nutritional values. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by using phrases such as 'childhood obesity affects roughly 14.7 million children and teenagers' which can create fear and anxiety in readers.
The consumption of liquid calories has been shown to result in greater weight gain compared to the consumption of solid calories
Even just one glass of juice a day has been associated with weight gain, particularly among younger kids.
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The article is biased towards the idea that fruit juice consumption can lead to weight gain in children. The author uses quotes from experts and studies to support this claim, but does not provide any counter-evidence or alternative perspectives. Additionally, the language used throughout the article suggests a negative view of fruit juice as a healthy option for children.
Even 100 percent fruit juice could be causing your kids to gain weight
Fruit juice is high in free sugars and calories while containing little to no fiber. As a result, children are likely to consume more calories from fruit juice than the whole fruit.
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Pandora Dewan has a conflict of interest on the topic of childhood obesity as she is reporting for Newsweek which may have financial ties to companies that produce sugary drinks and foods.
Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults.
The research found a positive association between drinking 100% fruit juice and BMI among kids. It also found an association between daily consumption of 100% fruit juice with weight gain among adults.
Younger children showed a greater BMI gain per every 8-oz additional serving per day of 100% fruit juice than the older children.
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that drinking 100% fruit juice leads to weight gain when it only mentions a positive association between daily consumption of 100% fruit juice and BMI among children and adults. Secondly, the author states that 'Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults' which implies causation when it only mentions a positive association. Thirdly, the article uses sensationalism by stating that drinking 100% fruit juice leads to weight gain despite not providing any evidence for this claim.
The title of the article is misleading as it suggests that drinking 100% fruit juice directly causes weight gain.
The author states that 'Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults' which implies causation when it only mentions a positive association.
The article uses sensationalism by stating that drinking 100% fruit juice leads to weight gain despite not providing any evidence for this claim.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing a study published in JAMA Pediatrics as evidence for the association between drinking 100% fruit juice and weight gain. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when stating that the findings are 'in support of public health guidance' without providing any context or explanation for what this means.
Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults, according to a new analysis of 42 previous studies.
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The article reports that a new analysis of 42 previous studies found a positive association between drinking 100% fruit juice and BMI among children and adults. The study also found an association between daily consumption of 100% fruit juice with weight gain among adults. However, the increases were small, especially for younger children.
Drinking one glass or more of 100% fruit juice each day is associated with weight gain in children and adults
Each additional serving per day was associated with a 0.03 higher BMI for children, but it varied depending on age.
The research found a positive association between drinking 100% fruit juice and BMI among kids. It also found an association between daily consumption of 100% fruit juice with weight gain among adults.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of fruit juice and weight gain as they are reporting for JAMA Pediatrics which is a medical journal that publishes research related to children's health. The article also mentions that the study was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which could potentially influence their findings.
The article mentions that the study was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which could potentially influence their findings.
The author reports on a study published in JAMA Pediatrics, which is a medical journal that publishes research related to children's health.
