Are sports drinks and energy drinks appropriate for kids?

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Are sports drinks and energy drinks appropriate for kids?

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A new report published by the Committee on Nutrition and the Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness of the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses the consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks by children and adolescents and offers recommendations for proper hydration.

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Tags: Diet and Nutrition, Caffeine, Healthy Living, Children's Health, Exercise and Fitness, American Academy of Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Medical

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Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2012 at 6:05 pm By:

DrDavidGeier David Geier

Sports drinks and energy drinks are not the same. Be aware of what your kids are drinking after #exercise http://t.co/36DrICPa #youthsports

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Are school soda bans effective? – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs

thechart.blogs.cnn.com — “Banning only soda in school is not effective in reducing consumption of sugary drinks, a new study has found.  In the absence of soda, students turn to other sugar-sweetened beverages such as energy, sports or juices that are available at school.View full resource at thechart.blogs.cnn.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 9, 2011 at 7:46 pm By:

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What is your child’s school policy on banning sugary beverages? http://t.co/dnOhq5Jm #kids #school #nutrition

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Report slams makers of sugary drinks for targeting kids - USATODAY.com

yourlife.usatoday.com — “A new report claims that makers of sugar-laden drinks such as sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks take direct aim at children.View full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 1, 2011 at 5:01 pm By:

SoCalRD Janice Holm Dada Nutritionist and Dietitian

Researchers out of the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity found that children's exposure to TV ads for... http://t.co/nx4vELqi

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Report Slams Makers of Sugary Drinks for Targeting Kids - Health News - Health.com

news.health.com — “By Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — A new report claims that the makers of sugar-laden drinks such as sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit drinks take direct aim at children, particularly black and Hispanic kids, in their marketing campaigns.Despite promises to improve their marketing practices, these companies still use tactics such [...]View full resource at news.health.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 1, 2011 at 2:48 am By:

diabetorati Walter Adamson Patient Expert

Report Slams Makers of Sugary Drinks for Targeting Kids: By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 31 (H... http://t.co/JB2QxvoZ

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Sports Drinks and Your Kids' Health | LinkedIn

linkedin.com — “Sports Drinks and Your Kids' HealthView full resource at linkedin.com

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Most Recently Shared on August 5, 2011 at 4:21 pm By:

TrinaR_RD Trina Robertson Nutritionist and Dietitian

http://lnkd.in/ctvtVR Nice post on when sports drinks are appropriate and American Academy of Pediatrician's position on energy drinks.

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Meals Matter Blog | Sports Drinks and Your Kids’ Health

mealsmatter.org — “Find out why sports drinks and energy drinks are not recommended for children.View full resource at mealsmatter.org

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Most Recently Shared on August 5, 2011 at 2:14 pm By:

TrinaR_RD Trina Robertson Nutritionist and Dietitian

Sports Drinks, Energy Drinks & Your Kids’ Health: http://t.co/SK9edJd Great handout link too #AAP #ReThinkYourDrink

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Teenagers and Caffeine Drinks

blog.foodfacts.com — “Foodfacts.com aims to educate consumers on different ingredients, products, and health-related conditions. As previously mentioned in our blogs, food companies have been using more creative marketing strategies to drive teenagers and younger children to purchase their products. A major trend has been incorporating caffeine and other stimulants into energy drinks to give kids that extra boost for workouts, sports, or just to stay up later. Below is a recent article from the New York Times explainView full resource at blog.foodfacts.com

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Most Recently Shared on July 19, 2011 at 6:33 pm By:

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Check out today's blog on researching linking caffeine with teenager's beverage preferences at www.foodfacts.com! http://fb.me/15xhYnOyx

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Clinical Report—Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?

pediatrics.aappublications.org — “Clinical Report—Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?View full resource at pediatrics.aappublications.org

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Most Recently Shared on July 12, 2011 at 4:51 am By:

puhfu Paul Fu, Jr. Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician

AAP: kids should use sports drinks only w/ vigorous or prolonged activity; energy drinks never appropriate. http://t.co/oNEOtE5

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Kids: Sports and Energy Drinks: Not Kids Stuff - The Doctor

thedoctorwillseeyounow.com — “The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a warning about sports and energy drinks. Why? Because kids drink them thinking they are healthy when they aren't. In fact, the two aren't even the same thing. Both are full of sugar and contribute to obesity. More seriously, the high caffeine in energy drinks is dangerous to kids. Esther Entin, M.D. discusses the few times they may be helpful.View full resource at thedoctorwillseeyounow.com

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a warning about sports and energy drinks for kids. Why?http://t.co/lTSPyHD

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Sports and Energy Drinks Are Not for Kids « Your Children's Health

blogs.webmd.com — “Being a parent may be the most rewarding experience in the world, but it’s also a challenge. WebMD’s experts talk about the job of raising physically and mentally healthy kids.View full resource at blogs.webmd.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 21, 2011 at 6:52 pm By:

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Children's Health: Sports and Energy Drinks Are Not for Kids http://dlvr.it/XFbMC

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Kids should not consume energy drinks and rarely need sports drinks - News

virtualmedicalcentre.com — “Sports and energy drinks are heavily marketed to children and adolescents, but in most cases kids don't need them – and some of these products contain substances that could be harmful to children.View full resource at virtualmedicalcentre.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 15, 2011 at 2:08 pm By:

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Kids should not consume energy drinks and rarely need sports drinks http://dlvr.it/WRYlj #Healthnews

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Details: AAP Warns Against Sports & Energy Drinks | The Kid's Doctor: Your Partner in Parenting

kidsdr.com — “What is your children drinking these days? They may be reaching for popular sports and energy drinks. Not so fat say the nation's pediatricians.View full resource at kidsdr.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 11, 2011 at 6:05 pm By:

TheKidsDoctor The Kid's Doctor Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician

AAP warns against using sports & energy drinks to hydrate your young athlete. http://tinyurl.com/3lga4pf

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Energy drinks are “never appropriate” for kids and could harm, warns AAP

nutraingredients-usa.com — “Energy drinks are “never appropriate” for children or adolescents and some contain substances that could be harmful, warns a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.View full resource at nutraingredients-usa.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 10, 2011 at 3:57 am By:

NIHealing Kate Reardon CAM and Nutritionist

Energy drinks are NEVER APPROPRIATE for children! Enough said. http://fb.me/106Mmz5HW

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Put down those energy drinks, new study says

news.consumerreports.org — “Forget those widely promoted and seemingly ubiquitous energy drinks that target teenagers and children. Have your kids drink water instead. A new clinical study, “Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children and Adolescents: Are They Appropriate?” urges parents to discourage...View full resource at news.consumerreports.org

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Most Recently Shared on June 7, 2011 at 8:02 pm By:

HasbroChildrens Hasbro Hosp/Nancy Hospital and Children's Hospital

NO!!! RT @CReporter: Parents, should your kids really be downing those energy drinks? http://is.gd/XBp91k

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Energy and sports drinks harmful to children and teens? | NJ.com

nj.com — “A clinical report published on Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics is saying that energy and sports drinks are harmful for children and teens. The report is calling for a total elimination of energy drinks and a near-elimination of high sugared sports drinks. Many of these drinks, like Red Bull and Monster, are becoming increasingly popular in kids’ diets and can, in fact, cause harm like high blood pressure, high heart rates, and insomnia.View full resource at nj.com

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Most Recently Shared on June 3, 2011 at 6:41 pm By:

sallywits Sally Wits Parenting Supporter

RT @MarkMatlock: American Acadmemy of Pediatrics says energy and sports drinks harmful to children and teens http://tinyurl.com/3wwh4mx #fb

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