1. Negative Effects of Energy Drinks
Presented by:
Terri Cicchelli
Rose Fairbanks
Harmony Ledbetter
Yahaira Martinez
Karina Rodriguez

2. What are energy drinks? Energy drinks :
Beverages whose producers advertise that they "boost energy“
A common ingredient in most energy drinks is caffeine.

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5. Facts
Energy drinks have three to five times the amount of caffeine as regular sodas do.1
Youth account for half of the energy drink market.2
30 percent to 50 percent of adolescents report consuming energy drinks.2
Adolescent caffeine intake averages 60 to 70 mg/day and ranges up to 800 mg/day.3
Adolescent and child caffeine consumption should not exceed 100 mg/day3
31% of 12 to 17 year-olds consume energy drinks regularly.3
34% of 18 to 24 year-olds consume energy drinks regularly.3
The American Association of Poison Control Centers adopted codes late last year to start tracking energy drink overdoses and side effects nationwide.4
677 cases occurred from October through December.4
331 cases have been reported this year.4
A quarter of them involved kids younger than 6.4

6. Side Effects Seizures Hallucinations Rapid heart rate Chest pain
High blood pressure
Irritability
Interrupted sleep patterns
Headaches
Heart palpitations
Strokes

7. School Issued Warnings

8. Energy Drink Regulation?

9. Energy Drinks Potential Impact on learning
Due to energy drinks, students sleep six to seven hours per night, even though they actually need at least nine hours.
Students develop insomnia and do not allow their brain to rest, which makes it more difficult for them to think clearly.
When the effect of the energy wears off and the sugar level drops, it affects students engagement.
Having this high energy disappear can cause students to collapse.

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11. Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard 2: Analyzing Influences 2
Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard 2: Analyzing Influences 2.2N Evaluate internal and external influences on food choices.
Grades 7-8 Science
Discuss ways in which peers, parents, schools, and the media influence teenagers’ decisions and behaviors regarding food and beverage choices
Complete a survey that focuses specifically on sources of influence on teen decision making
In groups students will create a graph of results
Discuss ways to counter negative influences

12. Students will log the following for two days :
Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication 4.1.N Demonstrate the ability to use effective skills to model healthy decision making and prevent overconsumption of foods and beverages.
Grades 7-8 Math
Each student calculates their ideal caloric intake based on body weight based on body weight and height, age, gender, and exercise level (
Students will log the following for two days :
Food and beverages consumed
Calories per serving size
Serving size consumed
Caffeine and sugar gram intake from each item consumed
Students will calculate their under or overconsumption of calories, caffeine, and sugar
Students will evaluate how they could adjust their consumption while making healthy food/beverage choices

13. Resources Visit your physician Riverside Medical Center
4445 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92501
(951)
American Association of Poison Control Centers U.S. Poison Control Center Members
California Poison Control System - San Diego Division University of California San Diego Medical Center
Call anywhere in California - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
www. aappc.org

14. References
Calorie Calculator - Daily Calorie Needs. The Weight loss Guide website.
Nutr J. 2007; 6: 35. Published online 2007 October 31. doi:  /

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