Half of US children under 5 consume caffeine daily, report finds

A new report reveals that half of all children under the age of 5 in the United States consume caffeine as part of their daily diet. The stimulant is not limited to soda but is present in a wide variety of everyday food products. Regular caffeine intake at that age is associated with disrupted sleep, raising health concerns for young children.

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