Basics
What two ingredients are commonly found in energy drinks that can cause health concerns?
Caffeine & Sugar
The Food and Drug Administration (does or does not) regulate energy drinks.
Does not
Children and teens are (more or less) likely to have heightened effects from the high amounts of caffeine in energy drinks.
More
Name 5 energy drink brands.
Monster, Red Bull, Bang, Reign, Alani Nu, Rockstar, C4, Celcius, Ghost, PRIME, Etc.
Giving a reason like “I have practice early” is an example of this refusal strategy.
Believable Excuse
Name at least two of the potential positive effects energy drinks can have.
Increased alertness, attention and energy
Name at least three dangers of energy drinks.
Increased Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Breathing, dehydration, anxiety, insomnia, potential weight gain, increased risk of type 2 diabetes
True or False: Energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by American teens and young adults next to multivitamins.
True
What is Red Bull's slogan?
Gives you wings.
This is a simple two-letter word you can use to refuse peer pressure.
Say No
Energy drinks are usually high in which vitamin?
B Vitamins
How does caffeine chemically affect the body?
Caffeine affects the body by jolting the central nervous system, tricking it into thinking that it's not tired.
What age group consumes the most energy drinks?
18-34
What is Rockstar's slogan?
Party like a rockstar
Name one body action that shows confidence when refusing peer pressure
Walk Away
Typical energy drinks contain how much caffeine?
Caffeine may harm children and teen's still developing what?
Cardiovascular and nervous system
Do men or women consume more energy drinks?
Men
What is Monster's slogan?
Unleash the Beast
What is one thing you can do if someone keeps pressuring you after you already said no?
Repeat no, leave the situation, or find a different group of friends?
What are two legal stimulants added to energy drinks that increase alertness, attention and energy?
Guarana, Taurine and L-Carnitine
How much caffeine from energy drinks is okay for teenagers?
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that caffeine and other stimulant substances contained in energy drinks have no place in the diet of children and adolescents.
What percentage of students aged 12-17 consume energy drinks regularly?
1/3 or 33%
What is Bang's slogan?
Fuel Your Destiny
Why is it easier to resist peer pressure when you already have a plan ahead of time?
Because a plan helps you respond quickly, stay confident, and avoid being influenced in the moment.