Transcript Energy Drinks, Soft Drinks, and Sports drinks can be good too!

→ Causes obesity
→ Contains too much sugar and caffeine
→ Lowers insulin levels
→ If you drink large amounts, it’s very toxic
→ Tooth Decay
Sucrose Syrup- a simple sugar
Citric Acid- a preservative
Natural Flavors
Artificial Dyes
Water
Glycerol- a biochemical (molecules like protein and
carbohydrates
Examples of Sports Drinks
 Harmful to the human body because they cause tooth
decay, obesity, and fatness just like sports drinks
 Very acidic which increases the risk of diseases
 May cause cirrhosis of the liver
 Lots of calories
 Addicting due to caffeine
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Sweeteners
Natural Flavors
Caffeine
Colors
Preservatives
Examples of Soft Drinks
 Can boost up blood
pressure and heart
rate
 Too much can make
you sick
 Makes you
energized for a
while, then later you
feel dizzy and slow
 Dehydration
 Addictive
o Carbohydrates
o Taurine – an amino acid
o Caffeine
o Sugars (Glucose, Fructose)
o Natural Flavors
o Citric Acid
Examples of Energy Drinks
Energy Drinks, Soft Drinks, and
Sports drinks can be good too!
 Reduces Fatigue
 Boosts the Immune System
 Helps relieve allergies
 Fights bad breath
 Diabetic Treatment
 Keeps Energy Levels
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