Energy drinks are a favourite among many teenagers, but are they doing more harm than good? England is moving to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, citing growing health concerns. Could this be the kind of intervention needed to protect young people, and should South Africa be considering a similar move? 

GUEST: Elske Rich, Dietitian and Spokesperson for The Association of Dietetics in South Africa

<p>Energy drinks are a favourite among many teenagers, but are they doing more harm than good? England is moving to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, citing growing health concerns. Could this be the kind of intervention needed to protect young people, and should South Africa be considering a similar move?&nbsp;</p>
<p>GUEST: Elske Rich, Dietitian and Spokesperson for The Association of&nbsp;Dietetics in South Africa</p>

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Energy drinks are a favourite among many teenagers, but are they doing more harm than good? England is moving to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, citing growing health concerns.