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Two-thirds of the population are on a diet at least occasionally. Of this group, 4/5 drink diet soft drinks, while 1/2 of the rest of the population drink diet soft drinks. Complete the tree below (labels AND probabilities) and then answer the questions below. There are 20 blanks to fill out! Let D = those who diet then D\' = (in words) Let S = those who drink diet soft drinks, then S\' = (in words) Find the probabilities that a person fits into the following categories. Drinks diet soft drinks. Diets, but does not drink diet soft drinks.

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Like all caffeinated foods and beverages, energy drinks can be consumed safely in moderation. The collective evidence from both scientific reviews and clinical studies concludes that moderate consumption of 300 mg caffeine per day is safe, even for more sensitive members of the population, such as children and pregnant women.

However, some people may be more sensitive to caffeine than others. Some may feel the effects of caffeine after only one serving, whereas others may be less sensitive. Symptoms experienced by some people may include excitement, restlessness and nervousness. Most people will adjust their consumption based on the amount of caffeine they can consume without feeling any effects.

Although daily consumption of 200 mg to 300 mg of caffeine has been shown through extensive scientific research not to have adverse effects on pregnancy, pregnant women should monitor their caffeine consumption and talk to their OB/GYN and/or health care provider about their caffeine consumption. See the IFIC Foundation brochure, Healthy Eating During Pregnancy, for more information.

And, although caffeine has not been found to cause chronic high blood pressure or increase the risk of heart disease, individuals with high blood pressure and/or history of heart attack or stroke should consult their physician about their caffeine intake.

here has been some recent concern over calls to Poison Control Centers due to “caffeine intoxication,” with media articles citing an increase in consumption of energy drinks by teens and children as the culprit. However, the majority of calls were actually related to people consuming dietary supplements containing caffeine, as opposed to energy drinks. Many of the reported effects occurred when caffeine was combined with other herbal and botanical ingredients and then ingested along with other pharmaceuticals.

Although studies suggest that most of these calls to Poison Control Centers are actually not from consuming energy drinks, if you have children, you should talk to them about practicing moderation in all aspects of their diet and lives, including consuming moderate amounts of caffeinated foods and beverages. These beverages are designed to provide an extra energy boost, which many teens and children should not need, as they are young and naturally energetic. However, having one energy drink for enjoyment from time to time should not harm a healthy individual.

If you have any concerns or have observed symptoms from consuming just a small amount of caffeine, you should see a health care provider for advice before continuing to consume energy drinks and/or other caffeinated beverages.

Q: With the growing popularity of energy drinks among children, should I be concerned about my child consuming energy drinks?

A: Caffeine in moderation is safe for the general healthy population, including children. Research shows that children are no more sensitive to caffeine than adults.