WorksheetsEnergy Drinks
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
o put into perspective just how much caffeine is in an energy drink, a 12-oz can of a popular energy drink brand contains 200 milligrams of caffeine. That’s roughly equivalent to the caffeine in ____cans of soda!
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
2.
Withdrawal symptoms include headaches, fatigue, and irritability.
a)
headaches
b)
fatigue
c)
irritability
d)
all of the above
e)
3.
While ______ is an amino acid naturally found in the body and some foods, research has shown that age plays an important factor on its health effects.
a)
taurine
b)
caffeine
c)
sugar
d)
4.
The American Heart Association recommends that men have no more than____ grams of sugar per day and ___ grams for women.
a)
36 grams for men, 20 grams for women
b)
35 grams for men, 25 grams for women
c)
36 grams for men, 25 grams for women
d)
5.
One 16-ounce can of a popular energy drink brand includes 47 grams of added sugar, which is equal to roughly ___teaspoons! This is more than an entire day's worth of added sugar.
a)
14
b)
12
c)
10
6.
Energy drinks typically contain high levels of caffeine, which can lead to decrease of heart rate, high blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
For teenagers, whose bodies are still developing, excessive caffeine intake can be particularly risky.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
8.
In fact, The American Academy of Pediatrics states that caffeine and other stimulants (like the ones in energy drinks) should be consumed by adolescents!
a)
True
b)
False
c)
9.
Excessive sugar consumption is associated with various health risks, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Many energy drinks are loaded with sugar to improve their taste.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
That means drinking just two energy drink exceeds the recommended daily limit for sugar intake for an adult.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Consuming too much sugar can lead to obesity, developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and dental problems.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Dependence occurs when someone needs to keep drinking energy drinks to avoid withdrawal.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Energy drinks usually come in brightly colored packaging and are marketed as a quick way to battle _______ and increase _________ energy levels.
(a)
15.
What can energy drink over-consumption can lead to?
(a)
16.
Tell me 3 healthier drink options that also provide energy?
(a)
17.
If you had to make a ad that discouraged Energy Drinks what would be a creative saying to discourage it?
(a)
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