Energy Drinks: Harmful Effects

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

WALT: Identify common ingredients and immediate harmful effects of energy drinks.

1. What is the main stimulant found in most energy drinks?

Caffeine

Vitamin C

Protein

Water

2. Which immediate effect is commonly reported after drinking an energy drink?

Increased heart rate

Improved long-term memory

Permanent weight loss

Reduced blood pressure

3. Check all health risks linked to frequent energy drink use:

Increased anxiety

High blood pressure

Tooth decay

Improved sleep

Dehydration

4. Which group is generally advised to avoid energy drinks?

Pregnant people and children

Only athletes

Only older adults

People who like coffee

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

WALT: Explain short- and long-term risks and make safer choices.

5. Fill in the blank: A label says 32 mg caffeine per 100 mL. A 330 mL can contains _______ mg caffeine.

6. Name two short-term effects a Year 9 or 10 student might notice after drinking an energy drink before class or sport.

7. Scenario: Sam (15 years) drinks two 330 mL cans before a game and feels jittery. Suggest one safer alternative Sam could choose and explain why it is safer.

8. Creative task: Write a one-sentence warning for an energy drink can aimed at teenagers (keep it short and clear):

🛠️ Part 3: Teaching Notes, Differentiation & Extension

WALT: Support all learners to understand risks and choose healthier options.

Dyslexia‑friendly reading options: Provide a short printed summary in larger font, allow coloured overlays, and offer the questions read aloud. Keep sentences short and use bullet points where possible.

Differentiation strategies (for diverse learners): - Provide a labelled factsheet with simple numbers (e.g. mg caffeine per can). - Offer one-on-one or small-group reading support. - Use sentence starters for written responses (e.g. "One short-term effect is ___ because ___").

Extension activities (for advanced learners): - Research and compare caffeine content (mg per 100 mL) of three popular drinks and present findings. - Investigate long-term cardiovascular effects and prepare a 5-minute class briefing.

Assessment tips: Look for clear explanation of harm (physiological and behavioural) and a practical safer alternative. Use oral responses if writing is a barrier.