1. CAFFEINE

2. CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES ARIZONA GREEN TEA ENERGYNOS ENERGY DRINKSTARBUCKS GRANDE COFFEE 200 mg260 mg330 mg

3. FULL THROTLE ENERGY DRINKDUNKIN DOUNTS COFFEERED BULL 145 mg140 mg160 mg CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES

4. ROCKSTAR ENRGY DRINKSTARBUCKS CAFÉ MOCHAMOUNTAIN DEW MDX 160 mg175 mg96 mg

5. NAKED JUICE ENERGY SMOOTHIETAZO CHAI TEADIET COKE 82 mg94 mg60 mg CAFFEINE CONTENT 16 OUNCES

6. CAFFEINE CONTENT mg PER OUNCE STARBUCKS GRANDE COFFEE – 21 16 oz – 336 mg ROCKSTAR ZERO CARB – 15 16 oz – 240 mg ARIZONA GREEN TEA ENERGY– 12.5 16 oz – 200 mg

7. WHAT IS CAFFEINE? Caffeine is a drug that is naturally produced in the leaves and seeds of many plants. May also be produced artificially and added to certain foods. Defined as a drug because it stimulates the central nervous system, causing increased alertness.

8. Adenosine helps prepare the body for sleep. HOW CAFFEINE WORKS Receptors on brain cells can’t tell the difference between adenosine and caffeine. Caffeine attaches itself to the receptors on the surface of brain cells and adenosine is shut out Without adenosine to make you sleepy, your brain activity perks up and you’re more alert.

9. WHY CAFFEINE MAY BE GOOD Mental Performance Mood Physical Performance Headaches

10. WHY CAFFEINE MAY NOT BE GOOD Sleep Counteracting Alcohol Migraines Irritability

11. OTHER PRODUCTS CONTAINING CAFFEINE 1 Cup Edy’s Espresso Ice Cream – 90 mg 6 oz. Dannon All Natural Coffee Yogurt – 30 mg 2 Extra Strength Excedrin Tablets – 130 mg

12. CAFFEINE RECOMMENDATIONS Adults – 300 mg Adolescents – 100 mg

13. REFERENCES Nutrition Action Healthletter - 2008 KidsHealth.org