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The National Sports drinks and energy drinks unhealthy for kids and teens
Most children and teens shouldn't consume sports and energy drinks, and the products should no longer be marketed to them, the Canadian Paediatric Society says. In a new position statement, the society said sports drinks are high in sugar, which contributes to the obesity epidemic as well as dental cavities.
- 2017
- 00:01:58
- 9-12
- Added on: 02/12/2018
Marketplace Raging Bull: The Booster Drink Controversy
What's fueling the controvery over the energy drink "Red Bull"? Marketed as a natural health product, it contains a large amount of caffeine in each can, along with something called torene. Untested, it is served throughout North America and is popular with club goers and athletes. The danger? It's not meant to be mixed with alcohol and may cause serious ...
- 2005
- 00:13:35
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/23/2015
Marketplace Guarana: More Kick Than Caffeine
Tea, coffee and colas are the only drinks Health Canada allows to contain caffeine. But drink makers have managed to slip around that requirement by using a natural ingredient called guarana. Many natural energy drinks contain guarana, the richest source of caffeine with two to three times the quantity of caffeine in coffee. Unsuspecting consumers are getting a bigger jolt ...
- 2003
- 00:18:53
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
