Energy Drink Dangers For Children

According to the Doctors say that parents should not give their children minumam energized, because the content level is very dangerous kofiennya.
A study published in the journal Paediatrics found the energy drinks contain up to 14 times more caffeine than other soft drinks. Thus, this content can be regarded as 'toxic' to children.
Warning against energy drinks and sports that they contain extra calories that most can not be burned. Energy drinks also contain sugar which can cause tooth decay.
They ask parents to give more water to their children. White water claimed as the best drink for most children who do regular physical activity.
Energy drinks contain stimulants, including caffeine is associated with diabetes, heart problems, behavioral problems, and even premature death.
Sports drinks contain carbohydrates, minerals, and electrolytes, and is designed to replace water and electrolytes lost through sweat.
The study was criticized advertising that encourages young people to believe that sports drinks can help them reach peak physical performance.
Brand energy drinks that are highlighted in the report include Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar. As for the so-called sports drinks are All Sport, Gatorade and Powerade.
Dr. Holly Benjamin, lead author of the report and physician at Comer Children's Hospital which is part of the University of Chicago, told the Independent, "sports beverages contain extra calories that are not necessary and children can contribute to obesity and tooth decay."
The experts called on manufacturers to make a clear distinction between energy drinks and sports drinks.
Dr. Marcie Beth Schneider, an author and member of the Committee on Nutrition American Academy of Paediatrics said, "Some kids drinking energy drinks that contain large amounts of caffeine, but their goal is just to rehab after the workout.
"This means they are ingesting large amounts of caffeine and other stimulants that can be dangerous."
He says some energy drinks can have more than 500mg of caffeine, equivalent to 14 cans of soda.
The study said a sports drink may contain 10-70 calories per serving and up to 270 calories of energy drinks.
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