Energy Drinks
Another source of caffeine to many teenagers are energy drinks. Soda companies are now switching to little or no caffeine, allowing energy drinks to thrive. Energy drinks are beverages that give an extra burst of energy to its drinkers (Watson, 2006). They are made for students and athletes who wants an extra kick of energy. With names like Monster and Rage, teenagers see them as a cool drink. One-third of 12 to 24 year olds say that they drink energy drinks regularly, accounting for more than $3 billion of annual sales in the United States (Parker-Pope, 2008). Many teens do not know that energy drinks contain high amounts of caffeine, sugar and stimulants like ginseng, taurine and guarana (Gavura, 2011). Energy drinks are generally safe but drinking more can result in bad effects to the body.
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