It has been found by U. S. researchers that there is no link between 100 percent juice consumption and weight gain in teens; in fact, the teens had more nutritious diets.

The study found no association between 100 percent fruit juice consumption and weight status in the nearly 4,000 adolescents examined, said Lead researcher Dr. Theresa Nicklas of the U. S. Department of Agriculture/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.

According to the study it was also found those who drank more than 6 ounces of 100 percent juice a day also consumed more whole fruit and fewer added fats and sugars. Milk consumption was not affected by juice intake.

Nicklas said in a statement," One hundred percent juice is a smart choice. Encouraging consumption of nutrient-rich foods and beverages such as 100 percent juice is particularly critical during adolescence -- a unique period of higher nutrient demands." (With Input From Agencies)