Moderation (for most):
- Explain what moderation means…
- 200 mg to 300 mg
- 2 to 3 cups of coffee [16 to 24 oz.]
- 2 sodas ≈ 1 cup of coffee
- Many energy drinks have A LOT of caffeine
Limit caffeine if:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Child/adolescent
- Experiencing negative effects from caffeine
- Consuming a lot of caffeine
- Your beverage consumption is displacing other healthy foods and beverages and, hence, nutrients
Possible Symptoms from Caffeine Withdrawals
There are some symptoms people might encounter from withdrawals from consumption of large quantities of caffeine.
- Headaches
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Lesson Contents
I. Energy Drinks: Introduction
II. Energy Drinks: History
III. Energy Drinks: Contents
IV. Energy Drinks: Examples
V. Energy Drinks: Advice
VI. Energy Drinks: Vitamins and Minerals
VII. Energy Drinks: Calories
VIII. Energy Drinks: Cost
IX. Energy Drinks: Things to Remember
X. Energy Drinks: References
