School is back in session, and with the demands of classes, sports, and the busy grind of life, many will look for that extra boost of energy.

But food and science expert Budge Collinson warns us all to stay away from those too-good-to-be-true energy drinks.

The term "energy" drink is an unfortunate misnomer, says food science expert Budge Collinson. They don't give your bodyenergy; they stimulate you with brief jolts of caffeine and unregulated herbal stimulants.

"Kids need more water than adults because they expend more energy, and they may not recognize when they're slightly thirsty. Parents, too, often don't recognize the signs of dehydration. A quick, light pinch of the skin on the child's hand or arm is an easy check. If the skin is slow to resume a smooth appearance, the child is likely at least mildly dehydrated."

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