Millions of kids have caffeine in their diet. It's not all coming from soda.
Summary
A report says about two-thirds of American children aged 2 to 19 consume caffeine daily, with an average of 19.4 milligrams per day. Caffeine comes not only from soda but also from foods like chocolate baked goods, flavored milk, tea, and candy, and it may affect children’s sleep.Key Facts
- Nearly 66% of U.S. children aged 2-19 consume caffeine on any given day.
- Kids average about 19.4 milligrams of caffeine daily, roughly two-thirds the amount in a can of Coke.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that children should not consume caffeine.
- For kids aged 2-11, chocolate-containing baked goods are the top source of caffeine, followed by flavored milk, candy, soda, and tea.
- For kids aged 12-19, soda is the main caffeine source, followed by baked goods, tea, coffee, and candy.
- Caffeine consumption can reduce sleep; a study showed that 24% of teens with high caffeine intake slept less than six hours.
- The timing of caffeine consumption, such as in the evening, can worsen sleep problems.
- Health experts are uncertain about the safe caffeine limit for children.
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