It seems like just about everyone cannot get by without their coffee and it's clear as to why. With lives being as busy as they've ever been before, people need that little something else that can keep them going and everything from black coffee to mochas seem to do the trick. However, more and more it appears that younger people have been taking part in this. Are there dangers to this, though, or is it something that should simply be accepted without a second thought? Gabriel Pediatrics can weigh in
According to an article on WBUR, more and more younger people are starting to take in these beverages than they have ever done before. In fact, it's been said that those who are between the ages of 17 and 18 are taking in caffeinated beverages twice as much as they did a decade or so ago. I think that there are a number of concerns to take into account with this. For one, the fact that three fourths of children in the country are consuming coffee on a daily basis should be concerning enough.
You may be wondering, "Well, aren't children exposed to caffeine even before that time?" You would be right, as beverages like soda and chocolate milk - favorites amongst very small children - are taken in by them. However, parents have enough awareness to know that while these are favorites, they aren't entirely good for them, so it's easy for them to regulate just how much is given. When it comes to teenagers, though, there is less of said regulation put into place, though this doesn't mean it's necessarily terrible.
Keep in mind that the idea of teenagers consuming caffeine is not all bad, as Gabriel Pediatrics will be able to attest to. I think that teenagers have to be mindful of the amount of caffeine that they take in from day to day and I believe that they have enough of a level of awareness to understand where their limits lie. Teenagers can gauge this better than children, as names the likes of Gabriel can agree with. It's just a matter of making sure that caffeine usage is monitored as much as possible.
I think that the concept of people drinking caffeine so much to the point where regulation is no longer a factor is a bit tough to believe. People can become tired of repetition, which means that while a type of mocha now and again is fine, having one every single day can become rather boring. There really is no excitement to this, as something which is considered a treat is then taken for granted. For those who do not believe this to be case, moderation is needed.
According to an article on WBUR, more and more younger people are starting to take in these beverages than they have ever done before. In fact, it's been said that those who are between the ages of 17 and 18 are taking in caffeinated beverages twice as much as they did a decade or so ago. I think that there are a number of concerns to take into account with this. For one, the fact that three fourths of children in the country are consuming coffee on a daily basis should be concerning enough.
You may be wondering, "Well, aren't children exposed to caffeine even before that time?" You would be right, as beverages like soda and chocolate milk - favorites amongst very small children - are taken in by them. However, parents have enough awareness to know that while these are favorites, they aren't entirely good for them, so it's easy for them to regulate just how much is given. When it comes to teenagers, though, there is less of said regulation put into place, though this doesn't mean it's necessarily terrible.
Keep in mind that the idea of teenagers consuming caffeine is not all bad, as Gabriel Pediatrics will be able to attest to. I think that teenagers have to be mindful of the amount of caffeine that they take in from day to day and I believe that they have enough of a level of awareness to understand where their limits lie. Teenagers can gauge this better than children, as names the likes of Gabriel can agree with. It's just a matter of making sure that caffeine usage is monitored as much as possible.
I think that the concept of people drinking caffeine so much to the point where regulation is no longer a factor is a bit tough to believe. People can become tired of repetition, which means that while a type of mocha now and again is fine, having one every single day can become rather boring. There really is no excitement to this, as something which is considered a treat is then taken for granted. For those who do not believe this to be case, moderation is needed.
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