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The biggest concern with caffeine and kids is that many beverages marketed to teens contain large amounts of caffeine. “Think 200 to 300 milligrams,” Alan says. “That amount is large, even ...
The Food and Drug Administration recommends people cap their daily caffeine intake at 400 milligrams, or about four or five 8-ounce cups of coffee. ... “If a teenager is drinking one cup of ...
According to Yawitz, “most healthy teens can safely consume up to 100 milligrams of caffeine daily,” which basically amounts to 24 ounces of soda or one eight-ounce cup of coffee. Or half a ...
This has been confirmed by a panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which also concludes that a caffeine intake of up to 400 mg per day does not raise safety concerns for adults. According to the EFSA this is equivalent to 4 cups of coffee (90 mg each) or 2 1/2 standard cans (250 ml) of energy drink (160 mg each/80 mg per serving).
Maximum recommended daily caffeine intake 4–6 45 mg (slightly more than in 355 ml (12 fl. oz) of a typical caffeinated soft drink) 7–9 62.5 mg 10–12
According to a 2020 study in the United States, coffee is the major source of caffeine intake in middle-aged adults, while soft drinks and tea are the major sources in adolescents. [8] Energy drinks are more commonly consumed as a source of caffeine in adolescents as compared to adults.
According to Yawitz, “most healthy teens can safely consume up to 100 milligrams of caffeine daily,” which basically amounts to 24 ounces of soda or one eight-ounce cup of coffee. Or half a ...
The AAP suggests that children under 12 years old avoid caffeine and those over 12 limit caffeine to 100 milligrams day. However, manufacturers are not required to list caffeine on the label ...