Jeremy is a soccer player and he is always looking for ways to improve his game. His friend...
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Jeremy is a soccer player and he is always looking for ways to improve his game. His friend suggested that he tries an energy drink. What do yo u think? Should Jeremy be drinking an energy drink before a game? The answer is: NO! Energy drinks are beverages that contain mostly sugar, caffeine and other ingredients. According to the industry, they provide energy to improve physical activity and mental alertness… but is this true? Health Canada does not recommend ener gy drinks for children and teenagers.
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Jeremy is a soccer player and he is always looking for ways to improve his game. His friend suggested that he tries an energy drink. What do you think?
Should Jeremy be
drinking an energy
drink before a game?
The answer is:
NO!
Energy drinks are beverages that contain mostly sugar, caffeine and other ingredients. According to the industry, they provide energy to improve
physical activity and mental alertness… but is this true?
Health Canada does not recommend energy drinks for children and teenagers.
Why not an energy drink before a game?
It’s just not the right choice! You need to
drink water and avoid beverages with too much
sugar and caffeine to prevent dehydration and
other discomforts.
WATER!
Water is your best choice for peak performance!!!
Signs of dehydration:
•Thirst
•Dry mouth
•Weakness
•Muscle cramps
•Dizziness
Too much sugar can cause problems such as:
•Bloating
•Nausea
•Thirst
•Stomach discomfort
They can lead to poor performance
Side effects of too much caffeineLack of concentration Vomiting Shaking
Trouble sleeping Muscle cramps Headaches Irregular heart beat Dehydration
Caution! These drinks can be dangerous for your health!
- Energy drinks may contain up to
340 mg of caffeine per can.
- Health Canada recommends that
children between 10 and 12 years of
age should not consume more than
85 mg of caffeine a day.
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- Caffeine can be found on energy
drink labels listed as : guarana
(the highest source of caffeine
known), yerba mate and kola nut.
- Watch for caffeine in chocolate,
certain soft drinks …
Did you know?
Natural Health products
(NHP): Not without danger!
Energy drinks are categorized
as NHP; however, it doesn’t
mean they are healthy.
What is said about ingredients
such as : taurine, ginseng,
Gingko biloba have not been
scientifically proven to be safe.
How much sugar?
Some energy drinks may
contain up to 9 packages of
sugar per can!
GinsengTaurine
Gingko biloba
A safe product for
adults doesn’t
mean it’s safe for
children or
teenagers!
Instead of drinking an energy drink, what should Jeremy do:Drink water before,
during and after his game.
Have a good night sleep
Eat healthy foods from
Canada’s Food Guide
www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguideVitalité Health Network- Zone 5 & 6, February, 2011
