Caffeine Craze of Youth

Wake up and realize the growing problem

Dr. Kathie Nunley’s http://help4teachers.com/caffeine.htm article cites several problems with young people consuming more and more caffeine, increasing dramatically during the last decade. The body brain starts to rely more on artificial stimulants than producing its own excitatory chemicals. Obesity can be traced to soft drink consumption… the high phosphorus content in soft drinks can also rob bones of calcium, of particular concern to females.

Read other excellent articles on http://brains.org/articles.htm one of Kathy Nunley’s websites for educators and parents. Kathy originated the Layered Curriculum, an effective means of meeting student’s varied needs. Her insightful articles and exceptional educational programs are all body brain based. Kathy Nunley is extraordinary! Visit her website often.

Jeff Haebig