there’s no good evidence to back up this commonly held belief. the few studies that have tried to link the amount of caffeine consumption and height in kids did not show any connection between caffeine drinking and being short. most caffeinated drinks children drink are sodas and energy drinks filled with sugar as well as caffeine. sugary beverages don’t stunt growth they enhance weight gain. probably for this reason high intake of soft drinks may be also a risk factor for developing diabetes. reserving coffee and tea for grownups may not have scientific proof behind it but there’s nothing wrong with it either. sugary caffeinated drinks are best as a rare treat for adults and children.
does coffee stunt your growth?