Ever seen kids downing Red Bull like it's soda? Well, not for much longer in England! The government just announced plans to ban shops from selling high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under 16. 🎉
Health minister Wes Streeting says stopping these drinks at the counter could help build healthier and happier generations. He worries that a double espresso in a can is messing with sleep, concentration, and overall wellbeing at school. 📚💤
Did you know up to a third of 13-16-year-olds in England are guzzling energy drinks – some packing more caffeine than two cups of coffee? Even though many supermarkets already do a voluntary age check, the government thinks it's time for a solid rule.
What's next? A 12-week consultation will gather thoughts from experts, retailers, and the public. If it goes through, any drink over 150 mg of caffeine per liter will be off-limits to kids. 🚫🧃
Streeting also pointed out that besides high caffeine, these drinks often have loads of sugar – bad news for teeth and waistlines. 🍭🦷
Stay tuned as England shakes up how kids buzz into the day – this is one health trend worth cheering! 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
