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Energy Drink and the affects on Adolescents? 5 Things that Parents Should Know!?

• 1. Are energy drinks good for your children? No. - Studies done by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggest that almost all research share one common conclusion: that caffeine and other stimulant substances contained in these beverages should not be consumed by children and adolescents. Why? - “Of the 5448 US caffeine overdoses reported in 2007, 46% occurred in those younger than 19 years” (Pediatrics). - “In a 2008 report published by the “Journal of Adolescent Health,” researchers collected data from 602 college students regarding their consumption of energy drinks and other activities. The analysis of the research shows that those students who consumed energy drinks regularly were also more likely to take risks, such as not wearing their seatbelt, engaging in risky sexual behavior and smoking marijuana.” 2. What is a safe consumption of caffeine for adolescents? - According to Health Canada the following levels of daily caffeine consumption for adolescent are considered to be safe. • 45 mg for children aged 4 - 6 • 62.5 mg for children aged 7 - 9 • 85 mg for children aged 10 – 12 • 100-200 mg for children aged 13-17 In addition to direct caffeine sources (i.e. energy drinks, coffee & etc), caffeine is found in chocolate, carbonated beverages, and energy waters (i.e. fruit2O, Vitamin Water, etc). With various sources of caffeine, it’s important to monitor what your child consumes. 3. What effect does energy drinks have with on your children? Effects: - Neurological Development is altered. - Cardiovascular System; Increases Blood Pressure rapidly - Can lead to Addiction - Insomnia - Also include liver damage, kidney failure, respiratory disorders, agitation, confusion, seizures, psychotic conditions, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rhabdomyolysis, tachycardia, cardiac dysrhythmias, hypertension, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and death. - Studies have also shown that female teenages who readily consume energy drink or caffeine related products may have fertility problems in the long run. 4. Are there healthier alternatives? Yes, there are many healthy alternatives. The primary alternative is sleeping. Study shows that people who sleep on average of 8hrs a night are less likely to consume energy drinks. Other healthy alternatives include daily exercise, eating healthy, and drinking water. 5. What can you do to prevent your child from drink energy drinks? 1)Verbally communicate your concern about health risk of energy drink consumption with your child. In doing so be sure to explicitly explain your expectations. 2)Monitor how you child spends his or her money. 3)Be your child’s role model and adhere to the same expectation! 4)Most importantly, be consistent!

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