Kids drink them before physical activity, and some adults drink them to get through the day. Energy drinks are everywhere and can provide a large mental and physical boost.

That boost, however, can be deadly.

A 16-year-old died in the United States last month after consuming multiple energy drinks.

The amount of caffeine in most energy drinks may not be as much as a cup of coffee, but that caffeine - mixed with the amount of sugar found in most, can cause unwanted stress on a child or young teens body.

Sarah Clark is a Co-Owner and Personal Trainer at Rise Above Fitness:

"Someone that's really young like 13-14 years old, I wouldn't recommend any kind of extra caffeine because their bodies just don't know how to react to it or respond to it. It's like a temporary energy relief. You're going to fatigue, your sugar is going to drop drastically, and then you're almost going to hit like a 'low'".

"If they have any heart problems or high blood pressure, that can definitely be a risk factor if they are using pre-workout drinks or energy drinks throughout the day. That can spike your heart rate. Just the amount of caffeine in an energy drink can be dangerous to someone."

You don't have to grab a carbonated, sugar filled drink if you're looking for a boost. As Clark goes on to say, there are many other options if you're looking for prolonged energy.

"Some people have oatmeal before our workouts. It depends on what type of workout too. You want good fats, carbohydrates, protein, and you want to make sure you're eating enough of it so that you aren't going to go out there and get a cramp."

Some other good alternatives include fruit, granola bars, and of course – water.