Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove
Garden City:516-222-5100
Glen Cove: 516-759-7000
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How much juice does
your child drink every day? Although
juice tastes good, it can lead to poor nutrition, obesity, and tooth decay if
kids drink too much! This guideline from
the American
Academy of Pediatrics will help you determine if your child is drinking the
right amount of juice every day.
Daily Juice Recommendations:
- < 6 Months – Children younger than 6 months old should not have fruit juice. It has no nutritional benefit for infants.
- 1-6 years old – Parents should limit juice consumption for 4 to 6 ounces per day. For children older than 6 months old, whole fruits re preferred over juice. Whole fruits contain fiber and other nutrients too!
- 7-18 Years old – It is recommended that juice consumption in this age bracket is limited to between 8 and 12 ounces per day.
For more nutrition tips and
information on how much juice your children should be drinking every day, visit
the American Academy of Pediatrics website. You can also contact Pediatric Dentistry of
Garden City & Glen Cove with any questions you have regarding your child’s
smile health. Call 516-222-5100 to
contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.
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