1. How much money does the energy drink industry make per year?

2. Why did the Fairfax Country, Virginia school district ban energy drinks from all athletic activities?

3. Researchers from the university of Miami Department of Pediatrics conducted a study on the effect of energy drinks on kids, which was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in February 2011. According to the researchers:
a) How many 12-18 year olds said they regularly consumed energy drinks?
b) What types of medical problems resulted from consuming excessive amounts of the drinks?

4. a) How did the American Beverage Association respond to the energy drink study?
b) What might be the ABA's motive for their response?

5. How much caffeine is in an average energy drink can?

6. Do you enjoy energy drinks? Explain your answer.
Would this information cause you to rethink your energy drink consumption? Explain your answer.