Friday, September 16, 2005

The caffeine jolt that can hurt kids

The Globe and Mail: The caffeine jolt that can hurt kids

These new energy drinks contain more caffeine than is recommended for childern. The new Mountain Dew Energy (regular Mountain Dew in the US) contains 91 mg of caffeine and Red Bull contains 130 mg of caffeine. The label on Mountain Dew Energy in Canada says "Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or caffeine sensitive persons." but who purchases these sugary caffeine laden drinks? Children. Do you know what your child is drinking?

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