High in sugar. Fruit juice is a concentrated source of sugar for children. For example, 1/2 cup of apple juice has 13 grams of sugar and 60 calories.

This article highlights 10 superfoods—eggs, berries, fish, leafy greens, and more—that provide essential nutrients to support ...

Young children should be encouraged to eat foods which have protein in them, in order to help them grow and develop. Protein ...

A University of Oregon study explains why boys with a high "social desirability bias" are less likely to eat fruits and ...

Children under 5 in the US are missing out on vital nutrition by drinking sugary drinks and passing up fruits and vegetables, a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Though fruits are produced all over the world, one country stands out above the rest when it comes to fruit production: Japan. Japanese fruits are more than just mere agricultural produce— they ...

'Organic' fruit, veggie snacks for kids have high levels of lead, Consumer Reports finds Once Upon a Farm, a children’s snack made with sorghum, has the lowest levels of lead in a recent finding.

Research shows that increased fruit consumption is associated with reduced abdominal fat in children, highlighting its importance in obesity prevention.