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Are energy drinks safe for children under 18 to consume?

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Because childhood is such a vibrant time of participation and discovery, we all want our children to lead active, fulfilling lives.

However, there are both healthy and unhealthy ways to make sure this happens. In the diets of far too many kids and teenagers, caffeine has assumed a very harmful role.

According to Lila Bruk, a qualified dietitian and spokesperson for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA), there is a concern with some energy drinks that go over the daily maximum suggested

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