Dairy groups push coffee in schools to boost milk consumption
Published: July 17, 2019
A dairy group gave a North Dakota school a $5,000 grant to buy an espresso machine that uses 530 gallons of milk per year...all so more milk can be consumed.
However, the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine consumption among children, citing potentially harmful effects on developing bodies.
UTHealth School of Public Health registered dietitian Shannon Weston said caffeine can also be disruptive to young people's sleep.
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