Coffee consumption in children: What to know

Medical News Today – Lisa Hodgson

The report referenced above showed that 37% of children in that age group drank the beverage every day, increasing from 23% in 2014 and 31% in 2016. A 2014 studyTrusted Source found that coffee accounted for 10% of caffeine intake in children aged 2-11 years old in 1999-2000. This figure more than doubled to 24% of caffeine intake a decade later. This article looks at the risks of caffeine and coffee for children, how much coffee and caffeine children consume through everyday drinks and snacks, and when to seek medical advice for children who have had excessive coffee or caffeine intake.

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