EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 22 MIN
75. Beyond the Buzz: Energy Drinks, Teen Health, and Safer Ways to Stay Energized with Roshni Patel
from Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians · host Elise Fallucco
Send us Fan MailHighly caffeinated energy drinks are taking the teenage world by storm! While the AAP (Peds) says that these beverages are NOT safe, a growing number of kids and teens use them. To help us learn the latest about the health risks, join this conversation with Registered Dietitian, Roshni Patel! We talk about:What is really INSIDE these eye-catching, bright, metallic cans?Hint: potentially toxic amounts of caffeine plus sugar What are risks for teens?What are HEALTHY but practical alternatives for our sleep-deprived, overstretched teens? Roshni Patel, MS, RD works at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida in the Division of Obesity Medicine. Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1
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Send us Fan Mail Highly caffeinated energy drinks are taking the teenage world by storm! While the AAP (Peds) says that these beverages are NOT safe, a growing number of kids and teens use them. To help us learn the latest about the health risks, join this conversation with Registered Dietitian, Roshni Patel! We talk about: What is really INSIDE these eye-catching, bright, metallic cans?Hint: potentially toxic amounts of caffeine plus sugar What are risks for teens?What are HEALTH...
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