Caffeine and Sports
What is the feeling athletes get after using caffiene?
Athletes using caffeine will feel more agressive and unbeatable
What are three different energy drinks?
Options: Rockstar, Red Bull, Jolt, Monster, SoBe No Fear, Full Throttle, Alani, Celsius, Bang, Ghost, C4, Spike, Bucked Up
True or False - soda does not cause dehydration?
FALSE
True or False - Does tea contain more caffeine than coffee?
FALSE -coffee contains more than tea.
8 oz black coffee - 100 mg
8 oz black tea - 50 mg
Why should you not use caffeine while exercising?
Because it can:
Dehydration
Increased heart rate
Anxiety
Increase Cortisol/Stress Levels
Muscle Breakdown
What is a reason caffeine is popular with younger adutls?
Taste; Social Aspects; Mood; Energy; Accessibility; Media/Advertising
What is the standard size of a soda?
16.9 oz
Name one hazard of caffeine.
Insomnia
Dizziness
Addiction
Dehydration
Increased Heart Rate
Convulsions
Death
Ture or False - Does Caffeine interfere with fine muscle coordination?
TRUE
What do energy drinks contain?
Energy drinks contain not only large amounts of caffeine, but sugar and other additives, such as legal stimulants, vitamins, and minerals.
What is the approximate amount of calories in a non-diet 16.9 oz. soda?
Approximately 185 calories
What is a prevention method our school has taken to prevent caffeine use?
They took out all soda machines.
If kids have one or more 16.9 oz sodas a day, what are some of the results?
They will be more likely to become obese, tooth decay, and increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Is there more caffeine in coffee that is made at home or coffee that is bought at a shop or a restaurant?
There is more caffeine in coffee made at home. Due to the grind, brewing method, and grinder size.
Name 3 withdrawl symptoms after caffeine use
Options: runny nose, vomiting, cramps, depression, headaches; drowsiness
What is the name of the group that bans caffeine in high doses?
The IOC or the International Olympic Commitee
When should caffeine not be used and why?
While exercising; sleep disorders; medications; children; pregnant or breastfeeding
What is the average caffeine amount for a 16.9 oz. bottle of Pepsi?
55mg
Which Starbucks drink contains no caffeine?
White Chocolate or Strawberry Frappuccino
Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonnade
Passion Tango Tea
Carmel Apple Spice
Should caffeine be stopped suddenly? Why/Why not?
No. Because the withdrawal symptoms will occur.