Should kids be allowed to buy energy drinks?

Cross Country Checkup from CBC Radio by CBC

Aug 30, 202600:35:14News & Politics

This summer, Quebec became the first jurisdiction in North America to ban energy drinks for kids under 16 years of age. Hear both sides of the debate, from registered dietician and researcher who helped push for the ban,...

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