How much is too much?
Up to ___mg of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults.
400
Although caffeine use may be safe for adults, it's not a good idea for _________.
children
List at least two possible side effects of drinking too much caffeine
Headache
Insomnia
Nervousness
Irritability
Frequent urination or inability to control urination
Fast heartbeat
Muscle tremors
400mg of caffeine is roughly the amount of __ cups of brewed coffee.
4
Adolescents and young adults need to be cautioned about excessive caffeine intake and mixing caffeine with ______ and other _____
alcohol, drugs
400mg of caffeine is roughly the amount of __ 12 oz. cans of cola.
10
400mg of caffeine is roughly the amount of __ "energy shot" drinks.
2
Women who are pregnant or who are trying to become pregnant and those who are breast-feeding should limit caffeine use to less than ___mg daily.
200
_______ of people reply on caffeine every day to stay alert and improve concentration.
Millions
Caffeine may not be a good choice for people who are highly ________ to its effects or who take certain __________.
sensitive, medications