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Why is the American Association of Pediatrics saying kids should stay away from energy drinks?

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The AAP states that energy drinks are hamful to children due to their high caffeine content, which can cause problems for the development of neurologic and cardiovascular systems in kids. Some bottles of energy drinks have over 500 mg of caffeine, approximately the total amount in 14 cans of soda.

03:52, 23 June 2011

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