Attention Getting Opener: How many of you here consider yourself caffeine addicts? How much coffee do you drink a day? One cup? Two cups? More? How about caffeinated sodas? Caffeine is pervasive in our society these days and every few months we hear about how a study has shown that it is bad for us or good for us. What we are we to believe? What I would like to share with you today may not cause you to change your coffee consumption but a t least you’ll be better informed about what you are putting into your body.
Thesis Statement: Today I’d like to inform/ enlighten you/let you know/discuss (you) about the beneficial effects of caffeine, the negative effects the considered safe levels of caffeine consumption.
Transition: Let’s start the good news- the beneficial effects of caffeine.
I. Beneficial Effects of caffeine A. Caffeine 1. Leaves 2. Seeds 3. Fruits B. Beneficial Effects 1. Stimulant 2. Cancer prevention qualities 3. Causes alertness 4. Increase attention spans a. Long distances b. Tedious work
Transition: As important is to know the benefits, just as well it is know the disadvantages. Let’s discuss some. II. Small quantities A. One cup of coffee or one soda 1. Heart rate to increased 2. Dehydration 3. More acid B. Large amounts 1. Headaches 2. Feel restless 3. Nervous 4. Unable to sleep 5. Long periods of time a. Sleep problems b. Get depressed c. Problems with your digestive system
Transition: Now that I have explained both the benefits and negative aspects of consuming caffeine, let me bring some of mind to you.
III. Safe levels A. Average or moderate 1. 3 eight ounce cups of coffee a day 2. 250mg of caffeine B. Excessive 1. 10 cups of coffee a day 2. 2 liter bottles per day C. Depend of a number of factors 1. Weight 2. General Health 3. Mood 4.