True or False
True or False Sports drinks are categorized as “food” by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
False
Energy drinks are considered “dietary supplements” which are not required to have FDA approval before production or sale. The FDA does not regulate the amount of caffeine and other stimulants found in energy drinks
There are this many teaspoons of sugar in a can of Rockstar energy? a) 7 teaspoons b) 15 teaspoons c) 20 teaspoons
b) 15 teaspoons of added sugar
What is the recommended maximum daily intake of caffeine for teens? a) 50 mg b) 100 mg c) 150 mg
b) 100 mg
Pediatricians advise against caffeine for children under 12 and against any use of energy drinks for all children and teens
Caffeine should be limited to at most 100mg daily for adolescents and teens ages 12-18
Besides food, _______ will also help you increase and maintain your energy levels throughout the day.
Sleep (9-10 hours per night) will help keep your energy levels up, and help you focus and do better at school.
Physical Activity (at least 60 mins per day) helps improve school performance, increase feelings of happiness, and it gives the body a good wake up.
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)
These vitamins are found in energy drinks 1) Vitamin D 2) Vitamin C 3) Vitamin B 4) Vitamin E
3) B Vitamins- taking more than what your body needs does not give you more energy
What are three side effects from caffeine?
-Irritability, nervousness, fast heart rate, nausea, trembling, frequent urination, trouble sleeping, nausea, headache
Two healthy beverage alternatives to caffeinated energy drinks are _________ & __________
Water, Low fat milk, fruit juice
True or False A 1/2 can of an energy drink can have about three times the amount of caffeine as a whole can of soda
True
A 12oz Coke has 34mg caffeine and 1/2 of a 12oz can of Prime Energy contains 100mg (A whole can of Prime Energy contains 200mg caffeine! This is equivalent to drinking almost 6 Cokes!)
Which of the following energy drink ingredient found on the Nutrition Fact Label is not an Amino Acid? a) Sugar b) Carnitine c) Taurine
a) Sugar
Name two healthy alternatives to energy drinks that can keep you energized during the day
Example:
Getting enough sleep
Eating Veggies & Hummus, Apple & Cheese, Bread & Peanut Butter
Tea
Caffeine is a __________ to the central nervous system
Stimulant
True or False Sports drinks are categorized as “food” by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
True
Strict laws apply to their labeling, unlike energy drinks which are considered “dietary supplements” and are not required to have FDA approval before production or sale
This ingredient found in most energy drinks can contain 2 times the amount of caffeine found in coffee beans. a) Ginseng b) Taurine c) Guarana d) Stevia
The Guarana seed, native to South America contains approximately 2-3 times the amount of caffeine found in coffee beans.
From the ingredients listed below which can not be found in energy drinks: Sugar, Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng, Protein, B Vitamin
Protein
Caffeine is a drug that enters your brain and speeds up the central nervous system and increases ________.
heart rate