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Energy drinks: Is there a downside?

Q: “My teenage kids and their friends are all into ‘energy drinks’ like Red Bull and Rockstar. They like how these drinks make them feel ‘up’ — but is there a downside?”

Highlights

• Eat healthier! This article gets you started.
• A dietitian shares tips for eating right on a recession budget.
• Find out how many fruits and veggies you should eat each day.
• Do your children eat too much? Too little? The wrong things? Learn how to help your kids eat well.
• Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for you? Our nutrition expert weighs the pros and cons.
• Find out which foods help and hinder iron absorption, and what you need to know about iron supplements.
• Are you more than just a few pounds overweight? Get practical information and tools to reduce your weight and health risks.
• Low-carb, low-fat, low-cal – do any of these diets really work? Get the facts on low-carb diets, very-low-calorie diets, food-combination diets, and what really works for achieving a healthy weight.
• Our expert offers advice on counting calories for weight loss.
• How much protein is enough? Listen and learn in our AudioLibrary.
• For more information on nutrition and weight management, visit our Fitness Resource Center and our Weight Management Resource Center.

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