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With energy drink consumption (and even coffee!) on the rise in our kids, we felt it was time to dedicate an episode specifically to caffeine in children. We'll tell you some of the hidden sources of caffeine to look out for and we will also walk you through some of the most popular energy drinks among kids and teens today, including Celsius, Alani Nu, and pre-workout supplements.

Additional Links:
Caffeine and children AACAP: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Caffeine_and_Children-131.aspx#:~:text=At%20this%20time%2C%20pediatricians%20advise,those%2012%2D18%20years%20old.

Hidden Caffeine: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/Pages/Hidden-Caffeine.aspx?_gl=1*aj0kzh*_ga*MTU4MDY0NjAyNy4xNzEyNzUyMTA4*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*MTcxODE5ODM1NC43LjEuMTcxODE5ODM3Ny4wLjAuMA..

Children and drinks with caffeine and sugar AAP: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/27276/Children-should-avoid-drinks-with-sugar-caffeine?autologincheck=redirected

Caffeine in energy drinks: https://www.eatingwell.com/caffeinated-drinks-ranked-by-caffeine-levels-8607309

Can kids safely use supplements?: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/is-it-safe-for-my-kid-to-take-supplements

Caffeine Consumption in Children: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177467/

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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Sodium is one of the main nutrients of concern because Americans are getting too much, but does this extend to our children too? This week we are talking about sodium for kids and how our children’s dietary patterns may have them exceeding the guidelines and affecting their health. We also talk about some ways to decrease your child’s sodium intake.

Additional Resources:
Sodium Intake among US School-Aged Children: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5458522/#:~:text=Mean%20daily%20sodium%20intake%20for,on%20the%20day%20of%20assessment.

Kids and Sodium consumption: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/kids-and-sodium-serious-risks-and-alarming-realities

Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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This week we are joined by founder and president of ChopChop Family Sally Sampson as we dicuss the benefits of getting your picky eater in the kitchen to help them become more comfortable around new foods. Sally talks to us about some of her own experiences with picky eaters and how ChopChop's products can help introduce new foods to picky eaters.

Links:
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Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.