energy drinks pros and cons
News for the Week of October 22
interpersonal communication
- teenagers could talk to their doctor or the school nurse about the effects of energy drinks
- teenagers can talk to their parents about energy drinks
- teenagers can talk to their teachers about energy drinks
Resources
http://slapenergydrink.com/energy-drinks-pros-and-cons
http://www.sponsorship.com/iegsr/2008/02/18/Energy-Drink-Sponsorship--Much-Activity,-Little-Va.aspx
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/health/research/15risks.html?_r=0
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-27/energy-drinks-may-have-positive-effect-on-heart-study.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/AN01211
immediate and long term risk factors
-heart problems -an energy boost for a short time followed by a jittery crash -leads to tooth decay -excess sugar can lead to being overweight -they may be adictive
media influences
-energy drink companies spend millions on advertising during sports events -marketing shows energy drinks making people athletic -marketing is directed at teens and young adults
local sources
Mayo Clinic, Dr. Brian Mauch -Adults should be allowed 500 milligrams of caffeine a day -Adolescents should only be allowed 100 milligrams of caffeine a day - Caffeine content does not have to be listed on a energy drink can -Young children should have no caffeine - 5-hour energy has 207 milligrams of caffeine -Energy drinks can cause tooth decay - Monster cans can have up to 240 milligrams of caffeine -Caffeine is not good in big amounts
advances
-people want warning labels added to the cans
-people want an age limit applied to buying energy drinks