What you need to know to protect their health.
Energy drink consumption has continued to increase in popularity since the 1997 debut of Red Bull, a leader in the energy drink market. Teen energy drink consumption has been linked to serious health issues, including obesity and a lack of sleep. Below are some current statistics.
TEEN ENERGY DRINK CONSUMPTION
* The heart of the energy drink issue comes down to caffeine, and the lack of regulation of the caffeine in these drinks. The FDA regulates caffeine content in sodas (limit is 65 milligrams per 12 ounce can), but has yet refused to regulate caffeine content in energy drinks - some of which contain well over 200 milligrams . One cup of coffee contains about 100 milligrams of caffeine.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
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