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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Highly Caffeinated Drinks Popular with Teens

Over 30% of American teens use energy drinks, according to a study by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine. A typical drink is between 12 and 16 ounces, with 50 to 145 milligrams of caffeine in every eight ounces. A cup of coffee has 100 milligrams and a regular cola has 35 milligrams per eight ounces. Some high schools have already banned the sale of energy drinks in their cafeterias and vending machines. Popular brands are Spike, Wired, Freek, Buzz, and Red Bull.

Worried your teen isn't getting proper nutrition? Learn more about healthy eating at WeightLossCentral.org.

Labels: healthy_eating, soft_drinks, caffeine

Posted By: Aspen Education Group