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Issue date: 2/21/08 Section: Opinion
Maine Rep. Troy Jackson wants to ban the sale of energy drinks with 80 or more milligrams of caffeine per 8 ounces to minors under 18. Some store owners in Jackson's northern Maine district have told him that teenagers "come in and buy two, three drinks each, so they could go guzzle them," he said. Jackson says this kind of practice can do harm
to a growing child's health.
Jackson's view is shared by public health advocates, who say the sugar content in some products is just as troubling as the caffeine levels. Educators say that the drinks over-stimulate students
and make them act out.
However, industry groups such as the American Beverage Association say it's unfair to focus on energy drinks when most have no more, and in some cases less, caffeine than a cup of coffee.
California is considering labeling energy drinks as potentially harmful, especially for pregnant women, because of the caffeine content. France and Denmark already have banned the sale of Red Bull, one of the first energy drinks to arrive on the market and now
one of the top-selling in the world.
to a growing child's health.
Jackson's view is shared by public health advocates, who say the sugar content in some products is just as troubling as the caffeine levels. Educators say that the drinks over-stimulate students
and make them act out.
However, industry groups such as the American Beverage Association say it's unfair to focus on energy drinks when most have no more, and in some cases less, caffeine than a cup of coffee.
California is considering labeling energy drinks as potentially harmful, especially for pregnant women, because of the caffeine content. France and Denmark already have banned the sale of Red Bull, one of the first energy drinks to arrive on the market and now
one of the top-selling in the world.
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