A recent CDC study
shows that more health promotion efforts may be needed to educate young
people about the potential health dangers of consuming energy drinks. Energy
drinks contain caffeine that ranges from 50 mg to 500 mg per can or bottle
(compared with the average can of cola that has 35 mg), as well as other
ingredients aimed at boosting energy. When used in excess, they can cause
health problems such as elevated blood pressure and dehydration because of
their high caffeine content. The American Academy of Pediatrics in 2011
recommended against energy drink intake by adolescents given their possible
adverse health effects. The study, “Perceptions About Energy Drinks Are Associated with
Energy Drink Intake Among US Youth,” is
available online in the American Journal of Health Promotion.
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