Science Homework Help

“A Can of Bull? Do Energy Drinks Really Provide a Source of Energy? read the assigned paper QEP Energy Drink Article, please answer the following questions.

1. Discuss the components of the energy drinks mentioned in the article (pg. 5-8) and evaluate which component contributes most to calories?
2. What is a calorie?-A calorie is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. Our bodies’ store and “burn” calories as fuel.
3. Some ingredients (such as caffeine) do not have a metabolic energy source, but provide the perception of increased energy after consumption. How?
4. With a partner, use reasoning skill to reach conclusion about caffeine, an important component of energy drinks.