Which statement about juice recommendations for children aged 4–6 years is true?

• A. 8–12 ounces per day.
• B. 4 ounces per day.
• C. 4–6 ounces per day.
• D. No juice at any age.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to limit fruit juice because it adds sugar and calories without the fiber found in whole fruit, so you want a small, controlled amount rather than letting juice dominate the child’s diet. For children aged 4–6, the recommended amount is 4–6 ounces per day. This range provides a modest juice allowance that fits with overall healthy eating and helps protect against excessive sugar intake, weight gain, and dental caries while still giving the child a small portion of fruit juice if chosen.

Eight to twelve ounces exceeds the safe upper limit for this age, increasing the risk of those problems, and having no juice at all isn’t correct because a small amount is permitted. In practice, encourage whole fruit most days, offer 100% juice in a cup with meals or snacks, and favor water and milk as the main beverages.