Monster is the Real Monster By: Nick Meece
Background Energy drinks are being consumed by more people everyday Energy drinks have very harmful effects Monster has been sued for the deaths of two children recently High doses of caffeine and sugar Other unpronounceable ingredients
Side Affects of Energy Drinks Two main health risks Disturbed heart rhythm High blood pressure
Monster Fatalities
RockStar and 5 Hour Energy
Not a Safe or Effective Alternative for more Stamina Not a safe alternative for more stamina
Better Options More Sleep
Better Option Healthy Diet
Better Option Physical Activity
“Energy” Ingredients Vitamin B12 Vitamin B6 Caffeine Vitamin B3 Taurine
Dangerously High Sugar Content Linked to obesity epidemic Tooth decay Increased risk of getting type 2 diabetes Blood sugar and insulin spike which results in a “sugar crash”
Target Market Children Young Adults
Advertisements Geared towards children Athletes drink them
CNN News Report on Energy Drinks
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