If you choose to give your child fruit juice, choose 100 percent fruit juice instead of sweetened juice or juice cocktails. (mayoclinic.org)
The average person eating a modern western diet of processed food consumes a LARGE quantity of fructose without even thinking about it from all of the soft drinks (high fructose corn syrup typically), sweetened juice drinks, orange juice, processed junk foods such as cakes and candies, as well as the HFCS that's added to store - bought salad dressings, breads and cereals, and even condiments like ketchup. (truthaboutabs.com)
Some sugary drinks (like sweetened juice, fruit drink, fruit punch) may have some of the nutrients you need, like vitamins and minerals, but should not take the place of 100 % juice or water. (heart.org)