75. Beyond the Buzz: Energy Drinks, Teen Health, and Safer Ways to Stay Energized with Roshni Patel

Send us Fan Mail Highly caffeinated energy drinks are taking the teenage world by storm! While the AAP (Peds) says that these beverages are NOT safe, a growing number of kids and teens use them.  To help us learn the latest about the health risks, join this conversation with Registered Dietitian, Roshni Patel! We talk about: What is really INSIDE these eye-catching, bright, metallic cans? Hint: potentially toxic amounts of caffeine plus sugar   What are risks for teens? What are HEALTHY but practical alternatives for our sleep-deprived, overstretched teens?  Roshni Patel, MS, RD works at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida in the Division of Obesity Medicine. Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources! Follow us on Instagram @psyched4peds