ࡱ> 574M Rbjbj== ""WWNl\8 $\(((((n$  $ #-((# ((P X((  \  ! ( S\B& @ ! f0 ,Xf RX! .:" No Cup of Tea: Kids Consumption of Caffeine Rises Before the invasion of coffeehouses, people seldom requested sprinkles or whipped cream atop their morning java. But today, establishments like Starbucks have made the traditional breakfast beverage look more like dessert. The inevitable by-product of coffee masquerading as a banana split is the increasing number of children consuming it. The short and long-term effect of caffeine on kids health is something every parent should take note of, explains insert full name, D.O., an osteopathic insert specialty at insert practice city. Most adults are aware of the fact that caffeine is a stimulus and tends to make children hyperactive, but they dont recognize the other symptoms. In moderate doses, caffeine can cause insomnia, headaches, dizziness, irritability, dehydration and can slow the absorption of calcium, which is needed for strong teeth and bones. While coffee is an increasingly accepted caffeinated drink with young children today, parents should also pay close attention to other caffeinated beverages like cola, teas and popular energy drinks, warns Dr. insert last. Furthermore, the growing market and availability of caffeinated beverages make Americans even more likely to consume them in lieu of other vital fluids necessary to a healthy diet, s/he explains. Children are choosing cola instead of water, juice and milk. Even though the latter are essential elements of their diets, says Dr. insert last name. In addition, caffeine acts as a strong diuretic. Consequently, allowing your child a caffeinated drink before bedtime will ensure at least one nighttime trip to the bathroom. While studies have shown that caffeine can cause a physical dependence and result in withdrawal symptoms such as headache, fatigue and muscle ache, many parents forget that this substance is a drug, explains Dr. insert last name. Children who has become accustomed to 3-4 caffeinated drinks per day will have some type of reaction if theyre denied their daily fix. Only a parent can determine how much caffeine is too much for their children, but Dr. insert last name advises parents to frequently educate themselves on the caffeine content of their childrens preferred beverage. Also, when investigating caffeine content, bear in mind that manufacturers need only report caffeine that has been added to a product. For a quick review of the caffeine content in common beverages, refer to the table below. BeverageTotal caffeine content (milligrams)8 oz. Coffee858 oz. Iced Tea3012 oz. Coca-Cola"!3512 oz. Mountain Dew"!558 oz. Sobe"! No Fear1588.5 oz. Red Bull80 To keep your children happy and help prevent caffeine addiction, Dr. insert last name suggests the following tips: Watch your children s caffeine intake. Discourage them from drinking more than one soda a day or super-sizing their drink. Give your children an appealing alternative. Have juices or flavored water readily available. Dont try to substitute diet soda for regular. Diet may have less sugar, but it actually contains more caffeine! If you are a 5-cup a day coffee drinker, remember that your children are watching. With over 80 percent of Americas adults consuming caffeine on a daily basis, its no wonder that our children have followed suit, says Dr. insert last name. As parents its up to you to set the example for your kids. Preventive medicine is just one aspect of care osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) provide. Osteopathic Physicians (D.O.s) are fully-licensed to prescribe medicine and practice in all specialty areas including surgery. D.O.s are trained to consider the health of the whole person and use their hands to help diagnose and treat their patients. 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