Sweet instead of being afraid of energy drinks and kids this article is about coffee and kids. Honestly that is an improvement because it means they are moving closer to the real issue caffeine and kids. Now I don't think most kids have an issue with caffeine, but when it comes to any problems that might exist, caffeine is the culprit and that is where more studies, and more education needs to be focused. I still say all energy drinks should label the amount of caffeine in the drink, so people can be aware of how much they are consuming.

From the article:
Some nutritionists worry that adolescents are substituting coffee for meals, while others fret that some popular drinks -- certain Frappucinos, for instance -- feature as many calories as a Big Mac. And with sodas still a frequent choice and so-called "energy drinks" becoming more and more commonplace, the number of caffeinated beverages that teens consume seems almost limitless...
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Posted by energy at July 10, 2007 09:54 AM