How much caffeine is safe for my children?

Health Canada recommends the maximum daily caffeine

intake for children under 12 should not exceed 2.5 mg/kg

of body weight. Based on average body weights of chil-

dren, this means a maximum of:

- 45 mg for children aged four to six, about one 355ml

can of cola

- 62.5 mg for children aged seven to nine, about one and

a half 355ml cans of cola

- 85 mg for children aged 10 to 12, nearly two 355ml

cans of cola

Teens should follow the precautionary recommendations

of 2.5 mg/kg body weight. Older and heavier adolescents

may be able to consume up to the adult limit: 400

mg/day.

Which products have caffeine in them?

Caffeine is found in a variety of products -- coffee, tea,

chocolate, cola and certain medications as well as energy

drinks and so-called energy shots.

For a quick reference of how much caffeine can be found

in a variety of foods, please see Health Canada's Caffeine

in Food page. (www.hc-sc.gc.ca)

The level of caffeine in energy drinks is different in each

product, but can range anywhere from 50 mg per can to

above 200 mg per can, which may exceed the maximum

daily intake recommended by Health Canada for most

children and teens.

What should I know about energy drinks and my

kids?

Energy drinks are not recommended for children and teens

because of their high levels of caffeine, and other ingredi-

ents. In some cases, one energy drink could have more

caffeine than the recommended daily intake for many chil-

dren and teens.

It's hard to link levels of caffeine to specific health effects

because everybody has a different tolerance for caffeine,

but we do know that children are at increased risk of expe-

riencing behavioural effects from consuming caffeine.

Health Canada has received a number of reports of sus-

pected health problems associated with energy drinks.

Symptoms have included irregular heart beat and nervous-

ness. If you suspect your child is experiencing such prob-

lems contact your health care professional and report the

problem to the manufacturer.

Is it safe to use energy drinks to keep hydrated while

playing sports?

Energy drinks should not be confused with sports drinks

such as Gatorade® or Powerade®. Sports drinks re-

hydrate the body and provide sugars, which the body

burns to create energy and replenish electrolytes.

Electrolytes maintain salt and potassium balances in the

body.

Energy drinks, on the other hand, should not be used as a

fluid replacement. Because of their caffeine content, they

can actually mask the signs of dehydration.

What advice can I give my kids for using Energy

Drinks safely?

They should carefully read the labels of all health products

they consume, including energy drinks, and follow label

instructions.

They should consume energy drinks in moderation.

Energy drinks should not be taken on an empty stomach

and should not replace food.

They should never mix energy drinks with alcohol.

If they engage in intense physical activity or exercise they

should not use energy drinks as a fluid replacement. They

should drink water or sports drinks such as Gatorade® or

Powerade® for that.

8 - Ignace Driftwood, April 17, 2013

Thank You!

The Ignace Bowling Club would like to thank all our

sponsors with their generous donations towards the

Ladies Annual Fun Tournament for 2012 – 2013 season.

Without your generosity, we would not be able to suc-

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Our Thank – you goes out to the following sponsors:

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Rousseau’s Landing

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Trading Post

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Dairyland

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Crossroads

Crime Stoppers

Ignace Fire Department

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Metis Nation

Canadian Tire

Lori Lynn Levesque

Timbermax

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Four Season

Bragg’s

Beatrice

Wayfare

Investors

Argo Adventures of Ignace

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Northwestern Health Unit

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Shoppers Drug Store

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Nuclear Waste

Gramma’s Supermarket

Brush Works

Ignace Tavern

Primo Stefanato

Northwood Motor Inn

Ignace Post Office

IGA

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Gould’s Furniture

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Subway

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(NC)—Reducing the cost of driving – to our wallet

and to the environment – requires factual information.

Fuel consumption ratings can help consumers make

informed choices. But are these ratings factual?

In Canada, vehicle manufacturers test their own vehi-

cles using standardized testing and analytical proce-

dures approved by the government to generate fuel-

consumption data. This data is published annually in

Natural Resources Canada's Fuel Consumption

Guide. The fuel consumption values can also be

found on the EnerGuide Labels which are affixed to

every new light-duty vehicle sold in Canada.

Since it is impossible to consistently duplicate on-

road testing with so many variables, a controlled lab-

oratory testing method is followed instead. This

ensures that all vehicles are evaluated under identical

conditions and that the results are consistent and

repeatable across all manufacturers.

Estimated fuel-consumption ratings are derived from

both a city and a highway test, and the values gener-

ated through this procedure allow fair and reliable

comparisons of different vehicles.

The city test simulates a 12 kilometre (km) trip that

includes 18 stops, while the highway test simulates a

16 km trip that does not include any stops.

The ratings reflect the results of the specific simulated

tests. While the ratings are achievable under ideal

conditions and when applying fuel-efficient driving

techniques, the following factors can significantly

affect the fuel consumption of a vehicle:

• driving style and behaviour;

• vehicle acceleration;

• braking and driving speed;

• age and condition of the vehicle;

• temperature and weather;

• traffic and road conditions;

• drive systems and powered accessories.

In addition, small variations in manufacturing can

cause fuel consumption differences in the same make

and model, and some vehicles don't attain optimal

fuel consumption until they are “run in” for about

6,000 to 10,000 km.

The estimated ratings are a useful tool for comparing

vehicles before you buy, but they do not accurately

predict the fuel consumption you will get. Natural

Resource Canada's Fuel Consumption Guide, along

with additional information and tips can be found

online by visiting www.vehicles.gc.ca

Facts about

fuel ratings

Information for

parents on caffeine

in energy drinks

NOTE CARDSwith Ignace Area Scenes

photographed by

Dennis Smyk

are available at the

Treasure Chest

located in the

North Woods Motor Inn.