Before Children Are Allowed to Drink Coffee, Know the Dosage and Its Impact

The sources of caffeine that children consume have changed over the years. Instead of drinking caffeinated soda, they are now consuming caffeine...
Before Children Are Allowed to Drink Coffee, Know the Dosage and Its Impact
Coffee contains caffeine which is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance. A 2017 report showed that 13 to 18-year-olds experienced the greatest increase in daily coffee consumption, according to the Medical News Today website. The report referenced above shows that 37% of children in this age group drink coffee daily, an increase from 23% in 2014 and 31% in 2016. The sources of caffeine that children consume have changed over the years. Instead of drinking caffeinated soda, they are now consuming caffeine from energy drinks, coffee, or coffee-based drinks. The problem with kids drinking coffee is the caffeine content. Currently, there are no federal guidelines regarding the amount of caffeine children intake. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discourages caffeine consumption for children. Nonetheless, Canada has some basic guidelines. They recommend the following daily limits for caffeine: 1. For children aged 4 to 6 years, the maximum intake of coffee is 45 mg or the equivale…

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