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Increasingly we see headlines about the positive health effects of coffee. This seems to be a huge swing away from a couple of decades ago where coffee seemed to be bad for us and was blamed for interrupting our sleep and making our hearts pound in a bad way. So, what has brought about this change in thinking?

Consumption of energy drinks by young people - What is the evidence?

This food fact sheet provides information about staying hydrated.

New research has revealed the impacts of energy drinks are more significant and broader than previously understood - in particular negative outcomes for children’s mental health in addition to physical health. 

Good hydration is one of the most important aspects of the diet – drinking enough liquids to keep the fluid levels in the body topped up helps to ensure that all bodily functions are able to take place as normal.

This Food Fact Sheet will help you understand what dehydration might look like and how to either stop it from happening or manage it and how much fluid we need to drink.

Catering and food services must be capable of providing food and drink suitable for all patients in their care. This chapter focuses on the process of planning a menu.