1. Juice fills kids up, causing decreased appetites at mealtime, when they're presented with healthier foods.



2. It usually only provides one or two nutrients (usually Vitamin C), while milk and other foods provide many more.



3. Some studies show that kids who drink too much juice (more than 12 ounces a day) either don't gain enough weight or gain too much weight. That is, some children will have their hunger satiated by the natural sugar in juice and will eat less than they otherwise would (resulting in insufficient weight gain), while others will drink the calorie-laden juice and happily consume their regular meals (resulting in excessive weight gain).



4. Drinking too much can lead to loose stools.



5. Drinking juice in a bottle can lead to tooth decay because of its high natural sugar content.

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