If your teen received a new smartphone or tablet for the holidays, watch the screen time. They could be consuming more sugar and caffeine.
A 3-year study of students in 8th through 10th grade found that teens who had more screen time drank more soda and energy drinks.
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"For every hour the teens were on their screen, their risk increased by 32% of exceeding the sugar limit, and exceeded the risk by 28% of the caffeine intake," said Susan Albers, PsyD at Cleveland Clinic.
That can put sleep schedules out of whack, affecting their mood, appetite, and ability to function.
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Doctors say teens don't need to go cold turkey on screen time - even cutting back an hour helps.
To read the full results of this study, CLICK HERE.
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