Can a 13 year old drink Monster UK?

Can energy drinks be sold to under 16s? Yes, there are no age restrictions on the sale of any caffeine containing foods and beverages, including energy drinks.
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Can a 13 year old drink monster?

The bottom line is that children and adolescents should never consume energy drinks. And they should drink plain water during and after routine exercise, rather than sports drinks, which contain extra calories that contribute to obesity and tooth decay.
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How old do you have to be to drink Monster energy UK?

At the moment there is no law that prevents under-16s from buying energy drinks, so we don't know what you'd like the UK Government or Parliament to do. Many shops and supermarkets ban people under 16 from buying energy drinks, but that is a decision for them, not the UK Government or Parliament.
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Are Monster drinks illegal for under 16?

Under 16 year olds do not legally need to provide an ID to buy an energy drink, although there is an industry agreement to not promote to that age group. There are also no legal limits on the amount of any caffeine containing food or beverage drinks that someone can purchase in one transaction.
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What happens if a 13 year old drinks too much monster?

Physical effects from over-consumption of energy drinks are mostly related to caffeine. Increased caffeine consumption in children and adolescents results in increased blood pressure, sleep disturbances, headaches and stomach aches. Selfreported injury due to hyperactivity has also been reported.
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Do Monster drinks have alcohol?

Does Monster contain alcohol? No, Monsters do not contain alcohol.
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Is Monster energy ok for 12 year olds?

Some parents may not know that energy drinks can actually be harmful for kids' health. Most health professionals agree that energy drinks should be avoided among children and limited for adults.
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Can a 12 year old drink Monster UK?

Can energy drinks be sold to under 16s? Yes, there are no age restrictions on the sale of any caffeine containing foods and beverages, including energy drinks.
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Do you need ID to buy Monster UK?

Age restrictions are now in place on energy drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine per litre. Cashier staff will now be asking for ID to prove you are 16 or older when purchasing these.
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How old should you be to drink monster?

You have to be at least 18 years old to drink Monster Energy Drink which contains 160mg of caffeine per 16 fl oz (480mL). Pediatricians advise that children under 12 should avoid caffeine, and those between 12-18 should limit caffeine to no more than 100 milligrams (about two 12 oz cans of cola soft drinks) per day.
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Why is Monster age restricted?

The Health Secretary has reportedly said he has decided to put an age limit on products such as Monster and Red Bull. This comes after a Department of Health consultation on how energy drinks are damaging the health of youngsters.
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Do you need ID to buy energy drinks?

(WMC-TV) - A convenience store chain is now asking for identification before you can buy energy drinks. What makes this even more interesting: there is no law regulating who can purchase the drinks.
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Can a 12 year old drink Lucozade?

Children's requirements of energy and nutrients are different from those of an adult and so Lucozade Sport is not really suitable for children under 16 years. This is not to say that Lucozade Sport would be harmful in any way, it is just not designed for use by children.
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Can kids drink Monster energy?

The American Academy of Pediatrics says that energy drinks should be totally off-limits to kids and adolescents. A cup of cola contains about 45 milligrams of caffeine, while a cup of coffee has about twice that.
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Are Monster energy drinks Safe?

Yes, energy drinks are bad for you. Excessive or regular consumption of energy drinks can lead to heart arrhythmias, headaches, high blood pressure, and anxiety, Popeck says.
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What is the best monster Flavour?

Best Monster Flavors Ranked
  1. Original. Nothing beats the original. ...
  2. Pipeline Punch. With a lovely mix of fresh fruits, Pipeline Punch performs an amazing feat. ...
  3. Mango Loco. Have a Mango Loco to get a fantastic combination of exotic fruit flavors! ...
  4. Peach Tea. ...
  5. Ultra Red. ...
  6. Ultra Blue. ...
  7. Absolutely Zero. ...
  8. Ultra Sunrise.
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Do you get ID for Lucozade?

Hundreds of shoppers have been left baffled after being asked to show ID in order to buy Lucozade. A number of UK supermarkets now have age restrictions on energy drinks, meaning customers must be 16 or older to buy any drink containing 150mg of caffeine per litre.
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How old do you have to be to buy an energy drink at Tesco?

Tesco has become the latest supermarket chain to ban the sale of energy drinks to children. From March, the supermarket will ask customers to prove they are over the age of 16 if they want to buy the highly caffeinated beverages.
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Can 13 year old drink Red Bull?

(According to guidelines put forth by the American Beverage Association, a trade group, energy drinks should not be marketed to children under 12, and other leading brands such as Red Bull and Rockstar carry similar labels recommending against consumption by children.)
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Can you sell energy drinks to under 16s UK?

The UK Government has confirmed that it will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 years old. It is part of a plan to reduce childhood obesity by 50% by 2030. The ban will stop the sale of high-caffeine drinks to children in a bid to end unhealthy behaviour and deprivation.
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What can monster do to you?

Safety
  • Large amounts of caffeine may cause serious heart and blood vessel problems such as heart rhythm disturbances and increases in heart rate and blood pressure. ...
  • Caffeine use may also be associated with anxiety, sleep problems, digestive problems, and dehydration.
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How much alcohol is in Monster Energy Drink?

Its active ingredients caffeine, taurine, and ginseng are common to energy drinks; however, its additional focus on alcohol is not. Its packaging states a 6% alcoholic content by volume.
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Does Monster make you fat?

Energy drinks often contain a high number of calories and sugar that can lead to weight gain when added to your diet without cutting calories elsewhere. You may find drinking beverages like Monster or Minute Maid energy drinks causes some monster weight gain.
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Are monsters addictive?

Energy drinks can also be addictive from a psychological perspective. Some people may feel they cannot perform their day-to-day tasks as well without energy drinks, leading to dependence.
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Does Monster keep you awake?

How long do Monsters keep you awake? A regular can of Monster has 160mg of caffeine per 16oz can, more than Monster reports and roughly double that of a regular coffee. That being said, caffeine is fully absorbed into your bloodstream within ~45 minutes and will continue to circulate in your body for another 6-8 hours.
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