MGMT 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Adolescent Health

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Management
• Course: MGMT 1000
• Professor: Trent Tucker

Document Summary

Caffeine s potential cause for addiction and excessive use has called for a greater attention to the impact that it causes on children and adolescents in ways of physical and mental health. Soft drinks have been the largest source of caffeine among youth. There are a variety of coffee shops and restaurants that include drinks that appeal to youth turning coffee which is usually bitter into sweet treats. The use of caffeine among youth has raised a variety of concerns. The regular use of caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms. Children who consume the same amounts of caffeine for an adult can experience various symptoms such as nervousness, disrupted sleep and hyperactive behavior that can disrupt sleep. Small amounts of caffeine have effects on mood, mental and motor performance. Another popular drink that also contains caffeine are energy drinks. These drinks are highly caffeinated containing additional ingredients to improve move and motor performance.