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Adolescents drink to much caffeine: 83.2% of teens regularly consume caffeine. 96% of teens occasionally consume caffeine. 1% of caffeine comes from energy drinks. Coffee is the biggest culprit! Hidden caffeine: tea, iced tea, soda. How much caffeine is safe? Adults: 400 mg of caffeine per day is safe for adults. Equals: 4 cups of coffee, 10 cans of cola, 2 energy shot drinks Heavy Use: 500-600 mg a day Moderate Use: 100-400 mg can cause symptoms in children and adolescents. Side effects of heavy caffeine usage: Nervousness Anxiety Jitteriness Sleep problems Gastrointestinal disturbances Tremors Increased heart rate Even death Results: 44.6% drank caffeinated beverages 1-6 x/week. 11.4% consumed caffeine daily. 4.8% never consumed caffeine. Reason for consuming: stay alert! Parent role model was an important factor. Media and social norms played a role. Awareness of negative health issues with caffeine. Recommendations: Maximum of 100 mg a day for adolescents. No caffeine for younger children. More research is needed. Education re: caffeine overconsumption and intoxication. Educate on ways to boost energy – healthy diet and adequate sleep.