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Episode 75
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
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Highly caffeinated energy drinks are taking the teenage world by storm! While the AAP (Peds) says that these beverages are NOT safe, a growing number of kids and teens use them. To help us learn the latest about the health risks, join this conversation with Registered Dietitian, Roshni Patel! We talk about:
- What is really INSIDE these eye-catching, bright, metallic cans?
- Hint: potentially toxic amounts of caffeine plus sugar
- What are risks for teens?
- What are HEALTHY but practical alternatives for our sleep-deprived, overstretched teens?
Roshni Patel, MS, RD works at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida in the Division of Obesity Medicine.
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