2006-08-07 00:09:22 · 9 answers · asked by pali g 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
There is no compelling evidence that coffee stunts the growth of children, but as this article from Yahoo! Health points out, it's generally a bad idea to give kids caffeine. It can interfere with sleep habits, exacerbate hyperactivity, and contribute to dehydration. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it causes the body to eliminate water.
Kids get most of their caffeine through soft drinks. By opting for these fizzy drinks over milk, vegetable, or fruit juices, children can miss out on nutrients. Also, both caffeinated drinks and many juices can contain hefty helpings of sugar, and excessive sugar consumption is a big contributing factor to childhood obesity.
Not surprisingly, coffee and caffeine are a constant subject of health studies. A recent search of the Yahoo! Health News resulted in articles claiming that caffeine is a contributing factor in heartburn, high blood pressure, and even still-births.
Still, the general consensus is that moderate consumption of caffeine (200-300 mg, or two cups of coffee, a day) doesn't pose a health risk. Still, I would not recommend it.
2006-08-07 00:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by < Roger That > 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no compelling evidence that coffee stunts the growth of children, but as this article from Yahoo! Health points out, it's generally a bad idea to give kids caffeine. It can interfere with sleep habits, exacerbate hyperactivity, and contribute to dehydration. Caffeine is a diuretic, which means it causes the body to eliminate water.
Kids get most of their caffeine through soft drinks. By opting for these fizzy drinks over milk, vegetable, or fruit juices, children can miss out on nutrients. Also, both caffeinated drinks and many juices can contain hefty helpings of sugar, and excessive sugar consumption is a big contributing factor to childhood obesity.
Not surprisingly, coffee and caffeine are a constant subject of health studies. A recent search of the Yahoo! Health News resulted in articles claiming that caffeine is a contributing factor in heartburn, high blood pressure, and even still-births.
Still, the general consensus is that moderate consumption of caffeine (200-300 mg, or two cups of coffee, a day) doesn't pose a health risk. Which is good news for us here at Ask Yahoo!.
2006-08-07 00:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been drinking coffe scince i was 4 my grandmother always gave me coffee and bacon and eggs and french toast she makes the best breakfastes all the time
everyday before school i would have a nice hot cup o coffee i wouldnt change it for the world
not only great memories over a cup of coffee but great food and family
i woulnt give it to a baby but if someones old enof to ask for a sip of coffee i would see no reson not to let the little buggers have a sip
it makes them feel grownup iguess
if the kids are already hyper tho id watch out
2006-08-07 00:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coffee is not good for children
2006-08-07 00:13:33 · answer #4 · answered by agustus a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Caffeine isn't too good for growing kids, since it is still a drug. However, a very small amount wouldn't hurt.. better to save coffee for later on.. tea is weaker as well.
2006-08-07 00:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
coffee
2017-03-14 07:36:42 · answer #6 · answered by maha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 2 1/2 miles.
2006-08-07 00:15:07 · answer #7 · answered by bakbiter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dnt givethem coffee its bad for there health on long term
2006-08-07 00:18:43 · answer #8 · answered by pups 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what??
2006-08-07 00:13:06 · answer #9 · answered by Nattie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋