Table 2.
Nutrient composition of beverages packed in preschoolers’ lunches
| 100% Fruit Juice | Plain Milk | Fruit Drink | Flavored Milk | > 1 Beverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |
| Volume (ml) | 198 ± 47 | 218 ± 71 | 224 ± 66 | 250 ± 31 | 438 ± 116 |
| Energy (kcals) | 99 ± 23 | 106 ± 37 | 92 ± 34 | 171 ± 32 | 214 ± 74 |
| Total Fat (g) | 0 ± 0 | 4 ± 2 | 0 ± 0 | 3 ± 2 | 4 ± 3 |
| Protein (g) | 0 ± 0 | 7 ± 2 | 0 ± 0 | 8 ± 1 | 7 ± 5 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 25 ± 6 | 11 ± 3 | 23 ± 9 | 28 ± 5 | 40 ± 15 |
| Dietary Fiber (g) | 0 ± 0 | 0 ± 0 | 0 ± 0 | 1 ± 1 | 1 ± 1 |
| Total sugars (g) | 20 ± 5 | 11 ± 4 | 21 ± 8 | 26 ± 4 | 36 ± 13 |
| Added sugars (g) | 0 ± 0 | 0 ± 0 | 17 ± 7 | 13 ± 3 | 14 ± 14 |
| Calcium (mg) | 97 ± 46 | 277 ± 109 | 18 ± 17 | 287 ± 33 | 315 ± 214 |
| Vitamin C (mcg) | 114 ± 38 | 0 ± 0 | 28 ± 33 | 1 ± 1 | 62 ± 67 |
| Percent Consumed | 82 ± 34 | 58 ± 38 | 74 ± 37 | 76 ± 35 | 41 ± 25 |