Energy Drinks
This type of beverage is filled with harmful ingredients, including high amounts of sugar and caffeine. They are also very high in calories. ‘These are all things that we want our children to stay away from,’ King said. ‘They cause a sudden spike in blood sugar, disrupt sleep and increase the risk of diabetes and obesity in children. There’s no reasonable reason for a child to consume energy drinks.”
Carbonated Soft Drinks
They shouldn’t be consumed because they can lead to overweight and obesity or cause bloating and loss of appetite in children due to empty calories.
Commercial Fruit Juices
They are high in sugar, contain low amounts of good minerals and vitamins for health, and excessive consumption can lead to overweight and obesity.
Coffee
Many popular types of coffee have high amounts of sugar and caffeine. When children consume this type of beverage (which is actually intended for adults), it can affect their sleep and concentration. They may experience abnormal behavior. ‘Children are impacted in a completely different way,’ King said. ‘They are not miniature adults.’
Dietary Supplement Drinks
It is scary when some young children, especially adolescent girls, are consuming dietary supplement drinks with the goal of losing weight, King said. But because these drinks are not tightly regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they can be very dangerous. “What’s on the label may not necessarily be what’s in the bottle,” King said.
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