Teens should avoid caffeine, say new instructions

Caffeine has become an integral part of the daily life of teenagers, with many popular caffeine drinks have become a common indulgence for the younger generation. However, new instructions published by healthy eating studies have emphasized that adolescents should not have caffeine at all.
“Drinks with caffeine and other stimulants are not recommended for children and adolescents,” read the instructions by adding “healthcare professionals recommend that children and teenagers avoid all caffeine”, read the instructions.
A set of health care recommendations for children aged five to 18 years of age, created by a group of experts at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietaryology, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
Recently published instructions noted that although caffeine may be organized in adolescence, this age group has no clarity on safe levels. Many studies have reported a negative impact on sleep quality, mental health, dietary structures and cardiovascular health among this age group.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescents (aged 12-18) should limit the consumption of caffeine to 100 milligrams per day. This is equivalent to one cup of coffee, a pair of tea cups or several soda jars.
Researchers from Bryshiya University College in Ontario, Canada found that 44.6% of teenagers who participated in the study drank caffeine drinks once a week, 11.4% consumed drinks with caffeine, and only 4, only 4, 8% never consumed drinks contains caffeine.
As for healthy drinks, this age group was recommended water and regular milk to be the best choice. Experts also advise children to limit the consumption of 100% juice, as well as vegetable and flavored milk and to completely avoid sugar beverages, beverages containing artificial sweeteners, and drinks with caffeine and other stimulants.
For healthy adults, the administration with food and medicines advised up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day.

How does caffeine affect children?

Caffeine has exciting properties, and too much can cause sleep problems, high blood pressure and anxiety. Many beverages aimed at children such as energy drinks, mixed coffee and icy tea could have a large amount of caffeine.
The effect of caffeine on children and adolescents on their nervous systems and cardiovascular systems is not known. Too much caffeine can cause problems such as increased anxiety, increased heart rate and blood pressure, acid reflux and sleep disorders, says Jones Hopkins medicine.
According to the US National Library, too much caffeine can cause anxiety and cunning, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, dehydration, anxiety and addiction.
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