Sugar
How Much Sugar should kids consume daily
6 teaspoons
How Much Caffeine should kids between the age of 12-18 consume daily?
100mg or less
What are the two main ingredients in energy drinks?
Caffeine and Sugar
What is another name for sugar that the body converts into energy?
Glucose
When doctors compare sugar and drugs what do they find?
They react the same in the brain
If you quit caffeine suddenly, what are the effects?
Tiredness or headache
Who was energy drinks originally designed for?
Athletes
What can you do to increase your energy without consuming caffeine?
Sleep, exercise, eat a balanced diet
Large amount of sugar in teens increases the risk of?
Obesity
This is often a problem with people who drink a lot of caffeine.
Trouble sleeping
What type of sugar is found in most energy drinks?
Fructose
What does the hippocampus (part of the brain stem) help you with?
Learn and remember
What ingredient is "Added" to a lot of drinks?
Sugar
What has no nutritional value?
Caffeine
What do advertisers put in Energy Drinks that make it seem good for you?
Vitamins
What is a Psychostimulant?
A substance that enhances moods & increases the nervous system in the body
What diseases are a result of too much sugar?
Diabetes and Heart Disease
What type of chemical is caffeine?
Stimulant
What 2 body systems do energy drinks harm?
Heart and nervous system
What is the best football team?
Buffalo Bills