Dr. Jennifer Temple: Energy drinks and teens
Dr. Jennifer Temple, from the University at Buffalo, will be available for interviews on Thursday, November 12, from noon-2 p.m. ET.
What is Experts on Camera?
Interview opportunity available:
Thursday, November 12, from noon-2 p.m. ET
Despite rising popularity among teens, experts say energy drinks can be harmful.
Available expert:
Dr. Jennifer Temple is a professor of exercise and nutrition sciences at the University at Buffalo. She can discuss topics including:
- Why energy drinks appeal to kids and teens, and how much caffeine and sugar they contain compared to coffee and soda;
- How caffeine affects teens differently than adults, including its effects on heart rate, blood pressure, and stress;
- How energy drinks and caffeine can disrupt teens’ sleep;
- What parents should know about recommended caffeine limits, product labeling, and potential health risks; and
- What’s happening at the policy level, including school bans and other efforts to limit teens’ access to energy drinks.
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