Ep.15 The role of caffeine in promoting high-sugar food consumption in teens
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Caffeine consumption is common among teenagers.  A lot of people think caffeine is just in coffee or tea. However, the most common source of caffeine intake in teens is soda ! Why teens crave caffeine?  What is considered high and what is low caffeine intake consumption? What is the effect of caffeine in teens appetite for high sugar / low fat foods? Listen to learn more ! The manuscript I present is :  Temple JL, Dewey AM, Briatico LN.  Effects of acute caffeine administration on adolescents.  Exp Clin Psychopharmacol. 2010 Dec;18(6):510-20. doi: 10.1037/a0021651. PMID: 21186925. Dr Gourgari is a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine expert and weight loss coach for teens with more than 15 years of experience. She helps teens build healthy habits that last, so they can feel happier, be more confident and love their body again . To get a free copy of 30 healthy and easy recipes for teens that are high in protein, visit https://lifestyleforteens.com/recipes To learn more about the LIFT Program, visit lifestyleforteens.com/program
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