Caffeine Facts
Does caffeine increase the heart rate.
Yes, energy increases the heart rate because it stimulates the nervous system which makes you heart rate increase.
What can happen if you drink to many energy drinks?
Your heart can beat faster, risking a heart attack.
Do Energy drinks give you real energy.
Myth
Who is the target audience?
Teenagers, sports players, adults that want to feel more awake and alert.
Primary Stimulants in energy drinks that boost alertness is ___
Caffeine
What happens when the caffeine effect wears off?
You will crash.
Does sugar or caffeine make you hyperactive?
Caffeine is the only substance of the two that causes hyperactivity.
Do Energy drinks are the same as sports drinks.
Fact, Energy drinks contain stimulants like caffeine, while sports drinks are designed to replace fluids and electrolytes.
Why do energy drinks often show athletes or extreme sports?
The main reason is to attract attention, fast moving sports, bright colors, and exciting stunts make advertisements more interesting.
Caffeine is a _____ that speeds up activity in the nervous system
Stimulant
How much caffeine is recommended for teens per day?
100 mg.
What happens when someone suddenly stops consuming caffeine after using it for a long time.
They may experience caffeine withdrawal, it can result in headaches, tiredness, nausea etc.
Do Energy drinks make you instantly smarter?
False, although it might increase alertness it will not increase intelligence.
Why do advertisers use slogans?
They use slogans to help people remember the product.
Caffeine affects your _____ and can make you feel more awake
Brain
What other chemical goes into an energy drink with caffeine?
Taurine.
Why can energy drinks cause heart attacks?
Your heart rate increases
Do they put health risk labels on an ad?
Myth, they do not mention any risks.
Why are energy drinks more expensive then water?
Advertisements, Packaging and Extra Ingredients.
Too much caffeine can make it difficult to get enough _____
Sleep
How does caffeine affect your sleep?
It tricks your brain into thinking you aren't tired.
Why is it dangerous to mix sports and energy drinks?
Heart rate increases and risk of heart attack.
Are small print disclaimers important to check?
Fact, small print disclaimers are important to check because they may contain warnings, conditions or important information about the drink.
What is the best way to judge a caffinated product?
Caffeine content, Ingredients, Health Effects, Advertising claims, target audience.
______ Should be careful about how much caffeine they consume
Teens