Energy drinks have exploded in popularity recently, especially among children. Experts say energy drinks have been replacing soda and pop in popularity for youngsters, their popularity far from fizzing out. “Definitely, in adolescence, energy drinks are becoming more popular,” Jennifer Hyland, a Pediatric Registered Dietitian at Cleveland Clinic. “They’re so widely available on the shelves, they’re pretty, they’re colorful, they’re right there next to the soda.”