Ingredients
Energy drinks contain large amounts of ________ and _______
Caffeine and Sugar
Besides food, _____ can help increase and maintain energy levels throughout the day.
Sleep!
Caffeine is a ______ to the central nervous system
stimulant
The kola nut and coffee bean are two sources of caffeine.
True.
What do teens commonly mix with energy drinks?
Alcohol.
Name one other ingredient besides caffeine and sugar that is in an energy drink
Ginseng, taurine, guarana
"______ gives you wings" is a popular slogan for this energy drink.
Red bull
What are 2 side effects of caffeine?
Upset stomach, Sleeplessness, Seizures, Strokes, Heart palpitations, Sweating, Tremors, Vomiting, Headache, Diarrhea, Chest pains, Increased blood pressure, Dependency, Withdrawal when trying to stop
True or False Energy drinks are similar to sport drinks. They are designed to boost energy and hydrate our bodies during exercises.
False Most energy drinks contain high amount of sugar and caffeine that may lead to dehydration Sports drinks contain eater, small amounts of sugars and minerals like sodium and potassium (replaces what you lose from intense activity for more than an hour)
Caffeine is a drug that enters your brain and speeds up the central nervous system and increases ________.
heart rate
What is taurine?
a type of amino acid
Who do the energy drink advertisements target?
Teens
What is a positive effect of caffeine that makes it appealing to athletes?
Increases endurance, increases peak muscle strength.
The FDA regulates energy drinks.
False, the manufacturers do.
Has energy drink consumption increased or decreased in the last 10 years?
INCREASED
Where is ginseng found?
A. North and South Africa
B. Italy and France
C. Eastern Asia and North America
C. Eastern Asia and North America
What is the recommended maximum daily intake of caffeine for teens? a) 30-50 mg b) 85-150 mg c) 150-300 mg
b) 85-150 mg of caffeine MAXIMUM Most energy drinks have 80 mg of caffeine per cup (250 ml), however may energy drinks come in larger portion sizes and not all natural caffeine have to be listed on the label, so than some energy drinks may have more caffeine than listed
After consuming caffeine, what commonly occurs a few hours later?
A. Caffeine crash
B. Jitters
C. Heart attack
A. Caffeine crash
Energy drinks fall into the food category.
False they are in the supplement category.
Since caffeine doesn't last long in the body, what does that cause people to do?
Keep drinking it throughout the day for the caffeine boost.
There are this many teaspoons of sugar in an energy drink can? a) 7 teaspoons b) 14 teaspoons c) 20 teaspoons
b) 14 teaspoons of added sugar
Who regulates energy drinks?
The manufacturer
______ use may also be associated with anxiety, sleep problems, digestive problems, and dehydration.
Caffeine
almost one-third of teens between 12 and 17 years drink them regularly.
True.
Name an alternative to caffeine.
Carbohydrates such as fruit, vegetables, cereal and whole-grain breads can increase energy.
Sleep: getting enough sleep is essential for the body to function at its best.
Exercise: making exercise a part of your routine will create more energy.
Water is the appropriate first beverage choice during and after most exercise not sports drinks or energy drinks.