Fruit Juice and Your Child's Diet
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Age
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Recommendation
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Younger than 6 months
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Do not give fruit juice to infants younger than 6 months since it offers no nutritional benefit at this age.
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1 to 6 years
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Limit juice to 4 to 6 ounces per day. For children older than 6 months, fruit juice offers no nutritional benefits over whole fruits. Whole fruits also provide fiber and other nutrients. Do not allow your child to carry a cup or box of juice throughout the day.
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7 to 18 years
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Limit juice to 8 to 12 ounces per day
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