Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the children’s health minute presented by this station and Texcare-connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

Caffeine is found in soft drinks, chocolate, tea and coffee.

Most medical experts agree that caffeine consumption should be limited in children. Caffeine is stimulant that can cause nervousness, irritability and insomnia. Normal kids certainly don’t need caffeine.

Caffeinated drinks generally have few nutrients. Too many of these drinks can replace the foods that your child needs to grow and develop. Caffeine also may decrease the body’s ability to make the best use of the calcium in the food your child eats.

Offer your children milk, juice, water or caffeine free, non-carbonated drinks to make sure they stay healthy and grow strong.

Keep your kids healthy. Call Texcare at 1-800-647-6558 to apply or when it’s time to renew your children’s health care coverage. That’s 1-800-647-6558.