Caffeine is a regular part of many adults’ daily diet.

Coffee. Tea. Soda. And in the last decade or so, energy drinks.

Although healthy adults can tolerate high levels of caffeine in moderation, the American College of Sports Medicine found that heavy caffeine consumptions by children often leads to increased heart rate, blog pressure and disruption of the sleep cycle along with negative effects on performance because of over-arousement.

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Though not regulated by the FDA, USA Football shares the opinion of most health professionals in not recommending caffeinated sports drinks to anyone under the age of 18.

According to the Taylor Hooton Foundation:

• 46 percent of all caffeine overdoses occurring in children under the age of 19.
• 40 percent of all energy drink-related calls to the Poison Control Center involve children 6 and younger.
• Still, as much as half of all adolescents and teenagers consume energy drinks.

Instead, the Taylor Hooton Foundation offers these five healthy tips for keeping young athletes fueled for practice and competition:

• Eat a meal or snack every three to four hours
• Incorporate fat, fiber and protein into all meals
• Avoid high sugar drinks and snacks to prevent blood from crashing
• Limit sugary beverages throughout the day
• Go to bed at the same time every night and aim for seven to eight hours of sleep