Us News

Nearly two-thirds of kids have caffeine in their diet. Here's how it's impacting their health

A new report from the CDC found nearly two-thirds of American kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have caffeine in their diet. On average, it found kids had 19.4 milligrams of caffeine on a given day. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains the impact on their health.

Published July 30, 2026, 12:39 PM
Updated July 30, 2026, 12:59 PM530
Share𝕏f
Nearly two-thirds of kids have caffeine in their diet. Here's how it's impacting their health

A new report from the CDC found nearly two-thirds of American kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have caffeine in their diet. On average, it found kids had 19.4 milligrams of caffeine on a given day. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains the impact on their health.

Share𝕏f
News17 is committed to delivering accurate, fair, and thoroughly researched reporting. If you believe this article contains an error, please contact our editorial team at corrections@news17.net. We take all reports seriously and will issue corrections promptly when warranted.