March 14, 2013 - Citing evidence that [energy drink consumption among youth is a significant public health concern](http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/law/EnergyDrinks_JPHP_3.13.pdf), researchers from the Rudd Center support government intervention in revising labeling requirements, addressing problematic ingredients, and enacting retail restriction of energy drinks. The article is published online in the March issue of the Journal of Public Health Policy.
In their article, the authors note that energy drink consumption among youth is a concern due to high levels of caffeine and novel ingredients that are not normally found in the food supply. The authors assert that inconsistent labeling standards make it difficult for consumers to determine what ingredients are in energy drinks and in what amount.
URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/researchers-provide-evidence-to-support-regulation-of-energy-drinks-to-protect-youth
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