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Energy Drinks - A Threat to Public Health? Are ALL energy drinks a "threat to public health" as a recent Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) commentary suggests? Or is it just the ones with excessively high levels of caffeine? From the point of view of one of the millions of people worldwide who enjoy energy beverages, I am concerned that the public and our government regulatory agencies may be tempted to incorrectly label ALL energy drinks as dangerous, just because some people…

Cause & Effect of Energy Drinks The everyday struggles of life keep americans up late at night, and leave them feeling tired and fatigued the next morning. The immediate solution for some, is to grab a freshly brewed coffee from their home or the nearest cafe. For those who do not like the taste of coffee or the staining effect it has on one’s teeth, there needed to be an alternative. That’s where the invention of energy drinks came in. Students, Athletes, and workers all need a boost and here…

sprite add or commercial Soda is something people drink but they might not know how it may affects their health . I personally choose to drink soda because it keeps me energized even though studies have said that it is not healthy. We use soda as a thirst…

What similarities do you see between Buckyballs and energy drinks? What differences? It is possible energy drinks could be banned however caffeinated drinks are readily available and widely accepted and energy drinks are no different. The similarities between Buckyballs and energy drinks are they do not provide appropriate warnings. Buckyballs can be fatal when ingested just as over consumption of energy drinks or mixing them with alcohol can have adverse health effects. The differences…

Drink Less Soda! Half of Americans consume some form of sugary drink every day. Twenty five percent consume at least 200 calories a day. Children tend to drink more than adults and lower income households drink more than those above the poverty line (Center for Disease Control, 2011). Sugar beverages are typically cheaper than healthy alternatives such as milk or bottled water. This paper will review the health effects of drinking sugary drinks. Successful campaigns to reduce consumption…

You Will Hate Energy Drinks after Learning Your Body’s Reaction to Them Often, we consume an energy drink when we need a boost of energy in the afternoon, or when learning before a crucial exam. However, we must be aware of the dangers that energy drinks pose to our bodies. These drinks can cause a heart attack or a stroke. The effects of energy drinks Cardiovascular diseases and strokes after the consumption of energy drinks are common because these drinks make the blood sticky. The blood…

#Harmful effects of soft drinks _Bubbly and sugary, soft drinks are appealing to your eyes, refreshing to drink, and easy on your pockets but they come at a cost - from obesity to poor bone health to cancer, soft drinks can take a toll on your health._ Be it a mix for your favorite booze or a quick fix for your kid's birthday party, soft drinks come in handy. But remember, apart from lacking in nutrition, the sugary drinks are full of unhealthy ingredients and more importantly, they may not…

the sale of soft drinks in the Los Angeles, California's public school system (Simon, 2006, p. 174). The soda industry hired the Center for Consumer Freedom to lobby against the bill without disclosing the affiliation with the industry. The expert's testimony favored the soft drink companies and this effort eventually resulted in the sales being reinstated in high schools. The argument that high students had the ability to make choices outweighed the fact that students who drink soda are more…

Porters Five Forces Threat of New Entrants-Low The Threat of New Entrants in the Soft Drink Industry is low. This comes from how well capitalized and how much is held in reserve by the top companies. This allows the companies to buy up the startup businesses and bring the small businesses into the fold of the larger players. If a company cannot be purchased, they are brought into corporate contracts that the big companies will make money off of, Dr. Pepper/Snapple is an example of this. Pepsi…

Both Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola graced the carbonated soft drinks (CSD) market during the late 19th century. Most of the CSD market during the second industrial revolution remained confined to the United States. However, it gradually arrived in Europe during WWI and accelerated its presence further during and after WWII period. CSD’s bulk of market shares were held amongst Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola even though the low cost of concentrate manufacturing plant should have encouraged more firms to…