Energy drinks will soon be regulated in the US

Question

The UK Labor Party released an action plan that aims to prohibit sales of energy drinks with over 150 milligrams of caffeine per liter to kids under 16 year old. Many energy drinks such as Red Bull (111 mg in 12 fl. oz) and Monster (160 mg in 16 fl. oz.) are readily available in stores for kids to buy. Adults are advised to consume up to 400 mg of caffeine a day. However, children have different levels of dosage than adults due to their weight. So, daily amount of caffeine is reduced. Because of the spike in sales of energy drinks, more children are subject to health risks. In some cases, death has occurred due to energy drinks. How likely is it that restrictions like these will follow over to the United States?

Comments

This is true. News sites such as BBC and the conversation both stated that the Labour Party said it would ban children under 16 from purchasing energy drinks in the UK if they win the election. According to https://medlineplus.gov/caffeine.html, caffeine can cause sleep disorders, such as insomnia, high blood pressure, an abnormal heartrate, migraines, and anxiety. Recognizing this, many people do not support American youth consuming energy drinks and seek to get them banned. The American Medical Association is currently supporting a ban on energy drinks for youth under 18, and researching child-resistant packaging. According to a review of 57 studies from BBC, energy drink consumption can harm the mental and physical health of youngsters.

Answer 1

The main claim of this article is that the U.K. wants to ban energy drinks for kids under 16. This a slight exaggeration they don't want to ban all energy drinks for kids under 16. they want to prohibit any drinks that contain over 150 milligrams per liter from being sold to them. The other claim is that many in the U.S. want to do the same this is a broad statement but it does have some truth. In the article, they don't give a source on the "many" that want the U.S. to also ban it. Though this statement is true there are states that are trying to create this law in their state. Specifically in Connecticut, they are trying to pass a law for there to be regulation around energy drinks.(https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/fc/pdf/2024HB-05261-R000037-FC.PDF)

Comments

I like how you point out how misleading the claim is. And get staright the point to tell us the exact # of mg that is prohibited. Very simple, and traight the point, and factual. I like how You point out their vague use of the word "many" aswell.