Excessive juice intake may be a problem for young children because
a. high potassium intakes may be harmful.
b. it may displace more nutrient-dense foods.
c. excessive fluid intake may cause kidney damage.
d. fruit juice contains substances that may be addictive.
B
Excessive juice intake may displace more nutrient-dense foods from the diet because it provides kcals with few nutrients. The high potassium and fluid intakes are not harmful and juice does not contain addictive substances.
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