Fact: The importance of breakfast
It is worrying if young people are skipping breakfast and replacing this with a soft drink, especially an energy drink that can contain high levels of caffeine.
Energy drinks are generally not suitable for young people, and they often contain high amounts of caffeine and sugar.
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Hide AdThe high caffeine content could pose health risks and the sugar content contributes to overall kilojoule/calorie intake and may increase the risk of tooth decay if teeth aren’t brushed regularly.
Energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre must contain the wording “high caffeine content” on the label.