Health campaign group Action on Sugar (AoS) seeks ban on the sale of energy and sports or energy drinks citing health concerns.

Since more and more children are drinking energy drinks, health experts have warned parents that their children might be at risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

A research from charity Action has revealed that one energy drink contains up to 20 teaspoons of sugar while children should only have 6 teaspoons per day.

The heath campaign group claims that while many youngsters think these energy drinks help them improve sports performance, they remain unaware of health risks posed by these products.

The government has also warned that the teenagers are consuming 50% more than the recommended maximum amount of sugar, which is mainly coming from sugary drinks.

The charity seeks that the energy drinks should be banned for children under the age of 16 years in order to reduce obesity rates.

The charity tested 197 energy drinks and found that 101 of them contained the same amount or more sugar than Coca Cola, which contains the equivalent of nine teaspoons of sugar per 330ml can.

It was also found that some products contained up to 20 teaspoons of sugar, which is more than three times the maximum an adult should have in a day.

The worst offender was Rockstar Punched Energy and Guava Tropical flavour with 20 teaspoons of sugar per 500ml can.

The British Soft Drinks Association said that their members do not encourage energy drinks for children under 16 and all products are clearly labeled in compliance with EU regulations.

AoS nutritionist Kawther Hashem as said, "The levels of sugar in a typical can are disgraceful. Free sugars increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and dental caries and we need to protect children and teenagers from drinking these products”.