4 THE QUEENS COURIER • HEALTH • MAY 5, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com health • NURSES WEEK GET THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF FRUIT IN No one questions that fruit is an essential part of the diet. But did you know that more than 70 percent of Americans do not eat the recommended amount of fruit? One hundred percent juice is a convenient way to help you get the important fruit nutrients you need. Juice doesn’t just taste good, it also fulfi lls an essential part of the daily diet. Nutritionist and registered dietitian, Diane Welland of the Juice Products Association provides information on what’s so good about juice. How does juice fi t into a healthy diet? Because the majority of Americans aren’t eating the recommended daily amount of whole fruit, they’re missing out on many important nutrients. Fruit juice is an easy way to make sure you’re getting key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, ribofl avin and niacin. Some 100 percent juices are also fortifi ed with vitamin D and calcium. How much fruit juice should a person drink each day? Recommended serving sizes vary with a person’s age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 4 to 6 ounces of 100 percent fruit juice for children ages 1 to 6 and 8 to 12 ounces for those ages 7 to 18. As an alternative to whole fruit, the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans consider one-half cup of 100 percent fruit juice to be equal to one half cup of whole fruit. Does fruit juice contain sugar? There is no added sugar in 100 percent fruit juice - it contains only the natural sugars found in whole fruit. Does drinking juice contribute to weight gain? Fruit juice is defi nitely part of a healthy eating plan. New scientifi c studies show that juice drinkers have better quality diets than those who do not drink juice. Other studies indicate that children and adolescents can drink juice in appropriate amounts without gaining weight. “I recommend that parents follow the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, when it comes to serving sizes,” Welland says. Welland suggests adding fruit and fruit juice into your diet in subtle ways like incorporating juice into traditional recipes. Fruit juice can add new fl avors to any recipe from snacks like ice pops to savory dinners. This Orange Cranberry Oatmeal Recipe showcases how easy it can be to incorporate juice into family favorites. Courtesy BPT YOUR DAILY DIET 718.472.1999 | www.hospice.nyc Hospice of New York salutes the Community Hospice Nurses that bring comfort and compassion to patients and families on a daily basis! Wishing all RNs and LPNs a wonderful National Nurses’ Week! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY HOSPICE NURSES (RN) MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS (LMSW/LCSW) Bilingual English/Spanish; English/Mandarin; English/Cantonese. Reliable automobile & valid driver’s license are preferred. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Hospice of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FORWARD RESUME TO: JUDITH GAYLE judith.gayle@hospice.nyc or Fax: 718.784.1413
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