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Dr. Ernie reminds you to check

for hidden caffeine and

consume in moderation!

Caffeine Can Be Friend or Foe

Caffeine is one of the most commonly used stimulants in the world!

The average caffeine in an 8-ounce mug of coffee varies: Brewed coffee — about 85 mg Instant coffee — about 75 mg

Decaf — about 2 to 4 mg

83 % of

US adults drink coffee

Caffeine is naturally found in cocoa beans. For example,

a 1.55 ounce HERSHEY’S milk chocolate bar contains

about 9 mg of caffeine, or 9-14% of the amount of caffeine

in a standard cup of coffee.

Side effects of excessive caffeine: nausea, anxiety, sleeplessness,

restlessness

ENERGY BAR

Exercise has great health benefits! Don’t sabotage them with consuming too much

caffeine hidden in food and drinks:

Negative effects of

large amounts of caffeine:

may stop the absorption of calcium and cause lead to

thinning bones

(osteoporosis) and may lead

to painful, lumpy breasts

(fibrocystic disease).

The AMA Council

on Scientific

Affairs defines

“moderate”

coffee drinking as

about 250

milligrams per

day.

Find more information at

the “Health Hub” by the Cleveland

Clinic

12-ounces of these caffeinated sodas

contain: Mountain Dew

54 mg

Coke 34 mg