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Why are 2 reasons teenagers drink energy drinks when they know they are so bad for them?
To fit in/social influence, they taste good, to stay awake or alert to do homework, for athletic performance, advertising and marketing make them look appealing
Can you die from drinking energy drinks?
Yes. If you drink an energy drink and develop a heart arrythmia, this can be very dangerous or even deadly.
Name the easiest way to get energy.
Eating more calories, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep
How much caffeine does an average energy drink have?
200mg
What is one SEVERE side effect of drinking energy drinks?
heart attack, stroke, death
true or false, energy drink manufacturers use bright labels and cool graphics to sell their products?
True
How many calls were made to poison control about symptoms related to drinking energy drinks in 2023?
2,834 calls to poison control
What is the best exercise to increase your energy?
Go for a walk!
What is a common sweetener other than sugar in energy drinks?
Guarana
What is one thing that will likely happen if you take just one single gulp of an energy drink?
blood pressure will go up, heart rate will increase, temporary boost in energy
who is the most sponsored person by energy drinks out of these people: Aaron Judge, Travis Pastrana, or Tom Brady?
Travis Pastrana
What percentage of teens in the US drink energy drinks regularly?
30% regularly, up to 50% occasionally
How many minutes per week should middle school age people exercise?
420 minutes per week. This is 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous activity.
If you drink one energy drink with lunch, could you still have trouble sleeping at bedtime?
Yes
What sport has the most energy drink sponsorships?
motocross or rally car
What is the maximum mg of caffeine recommend for teens age 12-17?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting caffeine for this age group to 100mg per day
Why shouldn't you just drink an energy drink when you need energy?
They only give you a temporary energy boost, and they have a lot of negative side effects
What are two vitamins or herbal supplements that act as added stimulants in energy drinks other than caffeine?
B-Vitamins, taurine, guarana, ginseng, caffeine
Name three different side effects of drinking energy drinks?
Dizziness, confusion, headaches, chest pain, anxiety, insomnia, tooth decay, increase in heart rate, increase in blood pressure, irregular heart rate, weight gain, seizure, or death
Who are the main consumer targets for energy drink companies?
Boys/men in their teens to 40s, or people with a lifestyle in athletics and extreme sports.
What is the most common cause of death due to energy drinks
Heart Attack
Why foods or snacks should you eat when you're in need of energy?
Complex carbohydrates: oats, whole wheat bread, rice, whole grain pasta; fruits: bananas, berries, apples. Fats: nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, chia seeds), peanut butter/almond butter, avocado. Protein: Chicken, eggs, jerky, greek yogurt). Water, coconut water.