Hidden Caffeine
Your anxious, wakeful teenager may not be aware of how much caffeine she’s consuming in the course of a day. Obvious sources include colas, coffee, tea, and energy drinks, but there are hidden ones, such as over-the-counter headache remedies and other kinds of soda. The following chart includes common caffeinated products and the amounts of caffeine they contain:
Contents of a Sampling of Energy Drinks,* Per Serving (240 mL [8 oz])
Product | Calories | Caffeine (mg) |
Java Monster | 100 | Yes** |
Java Monster Lo-Ball | 50 | Yes |
Monster Energy | 100 | Yes |
Monster Low Carb | 10 | Yes |
Red Bull | 106 | 77 |
Red Bull Sugarfree | 9.6 | 77 |
Power Trip Orginal Blue | 100 | 105 |
Power Trip "0" | 5 | 105 |
Power Trip The Extreme | 110 | 110 |
Rockstar Orginal | 140 | 80 |
Rockstar Sugar Free | 10 | 80 |
Full Throttle | 110 | Yes |