MANY parents may be surprised by the warning over high energy drinks, thinking they are just another type of soft drink and therefore suitable for children.

when you look at eh effects of caffeine and then the amounts contained in some energy drinks it becomes clear why Linda de Castaecker has issued her warning.

Raised heart rate, blood pressure and higher body temperature are all effects caffeine has on adults, hardly what parents want to happen to their children.

when you consider the obesity implications as well with the levels of sugar, it becomes obvious that parents will want to think twice before allowing their children some of these drinks.

The warnings and guidance on what we should and shouldn't eat can be confusing with contradictory advice sometimes issued.

However while they are of course legal for children, parents have to ask if high caffeine energy drinks are really suitable and healthy for their kids.