Is coffee bad for a 14 year old?!


Question: Is coffee bad for a 14 year old.?
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YES! In fact all caffeine is bad for children! It can slow down your growth by ALOT!Health Question & Answer

no, the age of the person drinking coffee doesn't matter, its a myth that it stunts your growth. caffeine (which is in coffee) can be addicting, and your body grows a dependency on it, so when you drink coffee on a regular basis, once you stop drinking it, you can possibly have bad headaches in the morning for up to two weeks after you quit drinking it. it does stimulate the metabolism and a study from the university of duke revealed the caffeine had positive effects on the heart, as long as you don't overdo it. if you like it, drink it.

the people that posted that it stunts your growth do not know what they are talking about. how tall you are going to be is completely dependent on your genetics (dna) and can not be altered. also, it doesn't screw up your muscles...i'm 21 and have been drinking coffee since i was 13, and i have a good amount of muscle and am very fit. if it screwed up your muscle, then the supplements that body builders use wouldn't contain caffeine (but it does, and a lot of it).Health Question & Answer

It is no worse for you than a soda. It's the same with any food just make sure you don't over do it. I think it's fine in moderation.

My mom has been drinking a cup of coffee a day since she was 11 and she is fine in excellent health. Her growth was not affected in any way. She is average height and average weight. I don't know anyone who's growth was affected by coffee.Health Question & Answer

Yes, wait a few more years before you start drinking coffee, it's not healthy to begin with because of the caffeine and it will interfere with your growth.Health Question & Answer

Well, it depends...

If you are drinking many cups a day, yes.
If you have a ton of cream and sugar in it, yes.

But if you have 1 cup and not too much cream and sugar, then I think it's fine.Health Question & Answer

Yes im 14 and i don't drink coffee because i prevents growth and messes with your appetite, screws with your muscles, gets you hyped i prefer tea.Health Question & Answer

it will not help you sleeping and you may miss your school and make you feel tired the next dayHealth Question & Answer

yes, caffeine can interfere with bone growthHealth Question & Answer



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