Energy Drinks: Risks & Choices
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Energy Drinks: Risks & Choices
Instructions: This worksheet explores the health impacts and marketing of energy drinks. Use evidence-based thinking to analyse information and make informed decisions. Complete all sections using the word bank below when helpful.
Word Bank: caffeine, tolerance, withdrawal, sugar crash, sleep disruption, heart rate, marketing bias, credible source, risk, guideline, dehydration, anxiety
📚 Section A: Quick Facts
Circle the best answer for each statement:
🏷️ Section B: Label Reading
Sample Energy Drink Nutrition Information (500ml bottle):
Caffeine: 160mg | Sugar: 54g | Serving size: 250ml (half bottle) | Servings per bottle: 2
Given: Recommended daily sugar limit for teenagers = 25g | Safe daily caffeine limit = 120mg
Calculation: _________________________ = _______ mg
Sugar amount: _______ g | Percentage of daily limit: _______ %
🔍 Section C: Evidence Analysis
Read these three claims and answer the questions below:
Claim A: "Energy drinks give you wings and make you unstoppable!" (Marketing advertisement)
Claim B: "A peer-reviewed study of 500 teenagers found increased anxiety and sleep problems in daily energy drink users." (Research journal summary)
Claim C: "I drink energy drinks every day and feel amazing - they're totally safe!" (Social media blog post)
Source credibility: _________________________________
Evidence quality: ___________________________________
Relevance to health: _______________________________
⚡ Section D: Cause & Effect Analysis
Complete the table showing how energy drink consumption can affect health:
| Cause | Possible Health Effect | Short-term Outcome | Long-term Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
| High caffeine intake | Increased heart rate | ||
| Excessive sugar | Energy crash | ||
| Daily consumption | Caffeine dependence | ||
| Late afternoon drinking | Sleep disruption |
🤔 Section E: Decision-Making Scenario
Scenario: Alex is stressed about upcoming NCEA exams and considers drinking energy drinks to stay alert while studying late.
Physical health factor:
Social/ethical consideration:
💭 Section F: Reflection
Teacher Notes - Suggested Answers:
Section A: 1-False, 2-120mg, 3-Energy crashes, 4-True, 5-Caffeine tolerance
Section B: 6-160mg, 7-54g/216%, 8-Yes, exceeds 120mg limit
Section C: 9-B, 10-Research source, peer-reviewed evidence, directly relevant
Section D: Look for logical connections (e.g., jitters→anxiety, tooth decay, poor sleep patterns)
Section E: Accept reasoned responses considering health risks vs. academic pressure
Marking focus: Evidence-based reasoning, understanding of health impacts, critical thinking about marketing
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