Myths & Facts
True or False
Energy drinks are safe for all ages?
False:
According to Columbia University there is no known safe amount of caffeine for anyone age 11 or younger. According to the FDA, for HEALTHY adults, 200mg a day is considered safe so long as there aren't major side effects. People age 12-17 should have less than 100mg of caffeine a day (12oz can of soda).
List 3 short-term side effects of caffeine.
Examples: Anxiety, Dehydration, Diarrhea, Heart Palpitations, High Blood Pressure, Increased Heart Rate, Insomnia, Jitters, Nausea, Restlessness, Alertness
Monster, Coffee, Chocolate, Black and Green Tea
What are examples of products that contain caffeine.
Size, Weight, Other Medications/Drugs, Dosage, Attitude
What are factors that influence the effects of caffeine.
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.
Headaches, Fatigue, Anxiety, Irritability, Depressed Mood, Difficulty Concentrating, Insomnia, Dehydration
What are withdrawal symptoms of caffeine
Why do caffeine content levels vary?
A) Where the coffee beans are grown?
B) how it is brewed
C) Types of beans or leaves
D) B and C
D) B an C
Water, Milk, Fruit Juice
What are healthy alternatives to drink
True or False:
One 12oz can of an energy drink has about 3x the amount of caffeine as one 12oz can of soda.
True:
One can of energy drink has about 160 mg of caffeine. Soda = 60mg
Regulation of product labeling enables consumers to easily see the content of caffeine within they consume.
False
Veggies, Fruit, Meat, Dairy, Exercise, Sleep
What are examples of healthy sources of energy.
Caffeine is a central nervous system __________________.
Stimulant
True or False:
A person who mixes alcohol with an energy drink will sober up faster than a person who only drinks alcohol.
False
The liver can only process .5oz of alcohol per hour. Caffeine only causes the user to feel more awake. It's dangerous to mix uppers and downers.
Chronic insomnia, constant anxiety, depression, stomach problems, high blood pressure, ulcers
What are long-term effects of caffeine
Coffea Arabica, Thea Sinensis, Cola Acuminata, Theobroma Cacao, Paullinia Cupana
What are ingredients found in coffee, some teas, soft drinks, chocolate, energy drinks
Espresso, Energy Drinks, Black Tea, Soft Drinks, Milk Chocolate all contain _________________.
Caffeine