A Can of Bull? Do Energy Drinks Really Provide a Source of Energy? Objectives • Describe and categorize chemically the components of various popular “energy drinks.” • Determine the physiological role of these components in the human body. • Explain scientifically how the marketing claims for these drinks are supported (or not). • Determine under what conditions each of the “energy drinks” might be useful to the consumer. The Case After spending several years working the Sport’s Desk of the Lansing
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The six essential nutrients are carbohydrates‚ protein‚ fat‚ vitamins‚ minerals‚ and water. Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the brain. Without them‚ the body could not continue to function properly. Sources include breads and grain‚ starchy sugars and vegetables‚ and fruits. Proteins is responsible for the building and repairing of body tissues‚ and is also the structural component of cells. It is broken down into amino acids‚ which are the building blocks of protein. Only nine
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use lactose for a number of other purposes‚ all of which it has in common with other carbohydrates like table sugar and starch. Because you can’t absorb whole lactose‚ your cells can’t use it. But they can use its component sugars‚ glucose and galactose. These give you a source of immediate energy‚ just as table sugar and starch do. Your cells can also convert the components of lactose into the storage carbohydrate glycogen‚ which provides a supply of sugar for periods of fasting‚ Drs. Reginald Garrett
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replenishes fluids‚ electrolytes & carbohydrates for working muscles. Gatorade fits the bill perfectly for it fulfills a need; at the same time‚ it also satisfies the want for something that isn’t dull. 2. What do we want them to think‚ feel or do as the result of advertising? We want to make the potential buyers feel somewhat energized and ready to exercise on a whole new level once they have tested the new and improved Gatorade packed with carbohydrate that helps promote rapid fluid absorption
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it to grow strong and maintain life. Carbohydrates (CHO) Carbohydrates are made of carbon‚ hydrogen‚ and oxygen. Carbohydrates are macro-nutrient that provides energy for the body; the energy gives our cell which helps our oxygen and nutrients to function when we sleep. 1. Different Types There are two types of carbohydrates‚ the simple and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates These are made up of a single basic sugar. Simple carbohydrates provide the sweet taste in our food. Fruit
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albumin ‚ cooked starch ‚ corn oil ‚ copper (ll) sulphate solution ‚ ascorbic acid solution ‚ DCPIP solution ‚ Millon’s reagent ‚ Sudan lll ‚ tap water‚ ethanol ‚ iodine solution ‚ Benedict’s solution. Observation : Part One : Identification of Carbohydrates Reducing sugar Test Observation Fructose Colourless fructose solution turned to reddish brown solution. Glutose Colourless glucose solution turned to reddish brown solution. Lactose Colourless lactose solution turned to reddish brown
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Shake? The first thing that needs to be said about the meal replacement shake is that it’s not another word for a protein shake. These are two entirely different products. A meal replacement shakes contains a healthy balance of protein‚ fats‚ carbohydrates‚ vitamins and minerals. They are designed to give you all of the nutrients that you would get from a meal with less calories; which is why they are called “meal replacement shakes”. A protein shake‚ however‚
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tests. 5) To learn how to use the correct significant figures for numbers calculated from experimental results. 6) To learn the meaning of some scientific terms used in experiments. Materials: (as projected on screen) Method/ Procedure: I. CARBOHYDRATES: REDUCING SUGARS The reducing sugars include all monosaccharides‚ such as glucose and fructose‚ and some disaccharides‚ such as maltose. Test Benedict’s test Add 2cm3 of a solution of the reducing sugar to a test-tube. Add an equal volume
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1.Carbohydrates Consists of CnH2xOx • Include sugars • Classified into groups based on the number of carbon atoms per molecule. • Classes of Carbohydrates o Monosaccharides ▪ Simple sugars o Disaccharides ▪ Compound sugars o Polysaccharides ▪ Complex sugars a. Monosaccharides • Simple sugars • Contain about 3 to 6 carbon atoms per molecule o Trioses
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be used in all ways. Instead of using high in sugar and artificial coloring energy drinks like Red Bull‚ or Monster a health replacement of honey can bring all the energy they need to get through a rigorous work out. Honey contains 17 grams of carbohydrates witch goes straight to the body because honey has no need to be digested. It also speeds up recovery and removes stiffness from muscles. Honey can be extremely useful durning flue season whether its a cough or just want to build up your immune
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