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

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMjf9bPYlaA

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