65 | Summer Shorts: Does Coffee Stunt Growth?

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Does coffee stunt growth? This common misconception may have come from some clever advertising in the 1900s or from decades old research linking caffeine to osteoporosis. Whatever the source, many people are curious whether coffee is safe for kids.
In under 15 minutes you'll learn the science behind caffeine and growth, the health benefits and harms of caffeine, and safe limits for children so you can adequately guide your patients.
Resources:
What is Proffee? by Colleen Sloan
AACAP Coffee Facts for Families
FDA: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
ISIC Coffee Intake in Children
EFSA Position on Caffeine

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.