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reyna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vania" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 8:11 PM Subject: [sehat] [Article] Caffeine & Kids. Parents, ini ada artikel singkat dari Mayoclinic, ttg konsumsi caffeine pada anak2. Semoga bermanfaat, Vania, Mom to Patricia & Patrick ------------------------------------------------------------ Original Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00549 Caffeine and kids Q: My ex-wife and I disagree about allowing our 3-year-old daughter to have caffeine. I've asked her not to allow it. She says there's nothing wrong with a little. Please shed some light on how caffeine affects toddlers. Tom /Kentucky A: Caffeine affects children and adults in the same way. A stimulant, caffeine makes your heart beat faster. It can interfere with sleep and cause nervousness, jitters and irritability. Generally, a caffeinated beverage doesn't satisfy daily water needs because the caffeine will prompt a loss of some or most of the water in the beverage. In addition, research indicates that caffeine makes it difficult for the body to absorb calcium, which children need for strong bones and teeth. Many pediatricians discourage caffeine consumption in kids. This is because children break down caffeine more slowly than adults do and are more susceptible to its effects. The major sources of caffeine in the diets of children and teens are carbonated beverages and teas. Neither type of beverage provides vitamins and minerals needed for growth and bone development. The combination of acids and sugar in soda pop plays a role in tooth decay. Also, the calorie content of sweetened beverages may contribute to unwanted body weight. Research shows that children often choose soda and tea in place of more healthy selections. It's probably unrealistic to insist that children be caffeine-free. Instead, parents can offer beverages that contribute to a well-balanced diet. Milk and fruit or vegetable juices can count toward the recommended number of servings from food groups. Water also is an excellent choice. An occasional caffeinated beverage probably won't harm a child. The caffeine content of most of caffeinated sodas and teas is about one-third that of coffee. But parents should steer their children away from the newer supercaffeinated beverages that manufacturers market as equal to or as strong as coffee. By Mayo Clinic staff AN00549 May 02, 2003 © 1998-2005 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Give the gift of life to a sick child. Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's 'Thanks & Giving.' http://us.click.yahoo.com/3iazvD/6WnJAA/xGEGAA/wrSolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sehat/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ AYO GALANG SOLIDARITAS UNTUK MEMBANTU KORBAN MUSIBAH DI ACEH & DAN SUMATERA UTARA !!! ================ Kirim bunga, http://www.indokado.com Info balita: http://www.balita-anda.com Stop berlangganan/unsubscribe dari milis ini, e-mail ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peraturan milis, email ke: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
