Caffeine and Energy Drink

Mythology

100

True or False Energy drinks are classified as a food product, not a natural health product.

True Energy drinks must follow the same rules as products and list all sources of caffeine. Natural health products follow less rules and may include information that is not true or misleading

200

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)

300

True or False One can of energy drink has about three times the amount of caffeine as one can of cola.

True One can of energy drink has about 160 mg of caffeine. Cola= 53mg

400

True or False Mixing alcohol with energy drinks will make you less intoxicated

False You may think you are less intoxicated that you are because the energy drink contains sugar and caffeine, which make you feel more alert.

500

True or False

Zen used to work at Crumbl

True

Ingredients

100

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

200

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

300

Which of the following energy drink ingredient found on the Nutrition Fact Label is not an Amino Acid? a) Fructose b) Carnitine c) Taurine

a) Fructose

400

This fleshy root is an ingredient found in most energy drinks- it claims to improve mental alertness and energy? a) Ginseng b) Taurine c) Gingko Biloba d) Stevia e) both a and c

e) both a and c Giseng and Ginko Biloba are herbs that claim to improve mental abilities in adults (but not proven), but have never been studied on children and youth. We do not know if they can be harmful or not.

500

Where does caffeine originate from?

Caffeine originates from the leaves, seeds, and fruits of kola nuts, cocoa beans

What's the buzz?

100

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

200

What are three side effects from caffeine?

-Irritability, mood swings, diarrhea, nervousness, heart racing, nausea, trembling, increased urine, trouble sleeping

300

Name two healthy snacks that can keep you energized during the day from 2 different food groups.

Example: Veggies & Hummus, Apple & Cheese, Bread & Peanut Butter etc

400

From the ingredients listed below, these 2 contain caffeine: Taurine, Ginko Biloba, Guarana, Ginseng, Riboflavin, Cocoa, Vitamin B 12, Vitamin B 6

Guarana and Cocoa

500

How does caffeine make you feel not tired?

a) adenosine blocks the neurotransmitter that tell your brain its tired

b) It increases the ATP produced in your body

c) It makes energy producing proteins

d) none of the above

a) adenosine blocks the neurotransmitter that tell your brain its tired

Fill in the "______"

100

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.

200

Two healthy beverage alternatives to caffeinated energy drinks are _________ & __________

Water, Soy, Low fat milk, fruit juice

300

Caffeine is a __________ to the central nervous system

Stimulant

400

Caffeine is a drug that enters your brain and speeds up the central nervous system and increases ________.

heart rate

500

Uncle Grandpa when he sees his friends says "____ _____ !"

Good Morning!

Superheros and Supervillains

100

This billionaire playboy is secretly the vigilante crime-fighter known as Batman

Bruce Wayne

200

This superhero has the ability to shrink to the size of an ant.

AntMan

300

Name the villain who broke Batman's back in the "Knightfall" storyline

Bane

400

Who directed "The Dark Knight" trilogy of Batman films?

Chris Nolan

500

Who is Kevin's favorite superhero and supervillain?

Spider-Man and Venom