Fel rhan o'r strategaeth Pwysau Iach: Cymru Iach, y strategaeth hirdymor i atal a lleihau gordewdra, mae Llywodraeth Cymru heddiw yn ymgynghori ar wahardd gwerthu diodydd egni i bobl ifanc o dan 16 oed. Mae rhai diodydd egni yn cynnwys 21 llwy de o siwgr a’r un faint o gaffein â thair cwpanaid o goffi. Mae ymchwil yn dangos bod plant sy’n yfed o leiaf un ddod egni bob wythnos yn fwy tebygol o roi gwybod am broblemau fel cur pen, problemau cwsg a phroblemau stumog yn ogystal â thymer isel ac anniddigrwydd. Mae tystiolaeth hefyd sy’n cysylltu yfed diodydd egni yn rheolaidd gydag ymrwymiad isel mewn addysg.
As part of Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales, the long-term strategy to prevent and reduce obesity, the Welsh Government is today consulting on banning the sale of energy drinks to young people under 16. Some energy drinks have 21 teaspoons of sugar and the same caffeine as three cups of coffee. Research shows that children who drink at least one energy drink per week are more likely to report symptoms such as headaches, sleep problems and stomach problems as well as low mood and irritability. There is also evidence to link regular energy drink consumption with low educational engagement.