A sugar-free diet can also be difficult and socially inhibiting for a child. Remember that children are naturally busy. The sheer excitement of a birthday party, Halloween, Christmas or getting a treat can set a child off. Caffeine, however, can have an strong effect on children. 175 lb. man.
Symptoms can include nervousness, wakefulness, inattentiveness and restlessness.
Children get caffeine from colas, chocolate beverages and candy. Ann Ellis is a Community Nutritionist with the Cariboo Health Unit.