The Caffeine Conundrum: How America's Obsession with Energy is Waking Up a New Generation to Health Risks A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has highlighted a concerning trend: nearly two thirds of American children, aged 2 19 years old, consume caffeine regularly.
Alarmingly, half of these kids under the age of five are consuming levels that can have serious health consequences. The average daily intake for these young Americans is 19.
4 milligrams roughly equivalent to the amount found in one can of Coca Cola. However, children's bodies are not equipped to handle caffeine like adults do.