HEALTH UPDATE: pure fruit juice not likely to put weight on kids

Contrary to popular belief, drinking pure 100 percent fruit juice does not make young children overweight or at risk for becoming overweight, new research shows. Pure fruit juice provides essential nutrients and, in moderation, may actually help children maintain a healthy weight.
Inconsistent research findings have led to continued debate over the potential associations between drinking 100 percent fruit juice, nutrient intake, and overweight in children.
In the their study, researchers analysed the juice consumption of 3,618 children ages 2 to 11 using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.