Frequently Asked Questions...

Health & Nutrition FAQ's

1. How much Vitamin C does fruit juice provide?
Fruit juice is a rich source of vitamin C and is recognized by Australian health authorities as an important source of this important nutrient.

A regular glass of orange juice provides almost 3 times the Recommended Dietary Intake of vitamin C and a National Nutrition Survey showed:

• Fruit juice provided 33% of the vitamin C in children's diets
• Fruit juice contributed more vitamin C than whole fruit in children’s diets
• Fruit juice plus whole fruit provided 50% of the vitamin C in children’s diets

Adults also rely on fruit juice as a source of vitamin C with almost 25% of the vitamin C intake for adults provided by juice alone¹.

Vitamin C is one of natures most powerful anti oxidants that we need include in our diet everyday and plays a key role in:

• Healthy teeth and gums
• Healing cuts and wounds
• Boosting the immune system
• Optimising eye health
• Enhancing the absorption of other vital minerals like zinc and iron
• Protecting against lifestyle diseases

Balance for Health

Fruit juices are a vital and important contributor of vitamin C in the Australian diet, and should be part of a varied eating pattern that includes the sensible intake of fruit juice along with regular physical activity to form a healthy balanced lifestyle.

What's in a glass of orange juice?²

In addition to the natural carbohydrates in a glass of orange juice - that provide slow release energy due to its low Glycemic Index (GI), a refreshing glass of orange juice contains a number of other important nutrients and compounds:

References
1. S.J. Record, CSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition “Intakes of fruit and fruit juice in the 1995 National Nutrition Survey” December 2001
2. Baghurst, K., CSIRO Health Sciences and Nutrition, The Health Benefits of Citrus Fruits, 2003

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