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PRESENTATION

INDEX CARD
OUTLINE
Truth about caffeine
GREETING!
Q’s: How many/how much coffee….??
BKGND: Caffeine: pervasive in society,
good/bad studies
TS: Today, I’d like to give….facts/effects
caffeine
Preview: benefits, negative effects, safe
levels
Benefits
Stimulant
Wakes you up
Increase attention span
Drive long distance
Antioxidants
Can prevent cancer
Negatives
Depends upon consumption
Small – increase heart rate and
urination (dehydration), produce acid
Large – headaches, restless, nervous,
insomnia, hallucinations
600 mg/day – over time sleep
problems, depression, digestion
problems
Safe levels
Coffee
3 eight oz cups a day/250 mg caffeine
(average)
10 eight oz cups a day (excessive)
Caffeine level depends upon beans and
strength
Soda
35mg per 8 oz
2 liters a day (excessive)
Caffeine effects vary
Your health, weight, mood, sensitivity to
Conclusion
Pos/neg effects
Moderation ok

So the next time you are wondering


whether you should have that second
cup of coffee to perk up, relax. At least
now you know what it is and isn’t
doing to you!

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