Fruit and vegetables (F&V) have been a cornerstone of healthy dietary recommendations;
the 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that F&V constitute one …

Excess added sugars, particularly in the form of sugar sweetened beverages, is a leading
cause of tooth decay in US children. While added sugar intake is rooted behavioral and …

You have in your hands, or at your fingertips, the first edition of the American Academy of
Pediatrics clinical practice guideline for evaluation and management of children and …

Importance Concerns have been raised that frequent consumption of 100% fruit juice may
promote weight gain. Current evidence on fruit juice and weight gain has yielded mixed …

Citrus juice is widely consumed due to its high nutritional values, desirable taste, and color.
The juice color is the key indicator for quality attributes affecting the consumer's attention …

Background The prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes continues to increase. These
conditions disproportionately affect minorities and are associated with poor nutrition early in …

Background In its scientific statement on the role of added sugars and cardiovascular
disease risk in children, the American Heart Association (AHA) concluded that strong …

The prevalence of obesity among youth in the USA is currently> 18% with projections that
more than half of today's children will be obese as adults. The growth trajectory of children …

There is consistent public guidance to limit sugars intakes. However, WHO
recommendations are for “free” sugars, whereas some other guidance documents and …

This study assesses consumer preferences during fruit and vegetable (FV) sales,
considering the sociodemographic variables of individuals together with their choice of point …