Caffeine consumption in young children

J Pediatr. 2011 Mar;158(3):508-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.11.022. Epub 2010 Dec 16.

Abstract

Two hundred twenty-eight surveyed parents reported that their 5 to 7 year old children drank approximately 52 mg of caffeine daily and their 8 to 12 year old children drank 109 mg daily. Caffeine consumption and hours slept were significantly negatively correlated, but caffeine consumption and enuresis were not significantly correlated. Spanish-speaking parents reported fewer bedwetting events than their English-speaking peers.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Caffeine* / adverse effects
  • Carbonated Beverages
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross-Cultural Comparison
  • Enuresis / epidemiology
  • Feeding Behavior* / ethnology
  • Female
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sleep
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Caffeine