Reading 8.10 Discussion Question (p.524) Question: 1.In 1993, Jack-in-the-Box adopted tougher standards for its meat suppliers than those required by the federal government so that suppliers test more frequently for E. coli. Could Jack-in-the-Box have done more before the outbreak occurred? 2.The link between cooking to a 155-degree internal temperature and the destruction of E. coli bacteria had been publicly known for five years at the time of the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tests showed Jack-in-the-Box hamburgers were cooked to 120 degrees.…
In Michelle Crouch’s and Mary Kate Frank’s article,“Caffeine Overload?” from Junior Scholastic , they argue that caffeine is harmful and shouldn’t be advertised to minors. The author claims that caffeine is dangerous because, it can cause tiredness, decreased brain development, hyperactivity and other serious problems for health, especially for young people. The FDA was asked to require safety warnings on energy drinks, showing again how serious this problem is.…
Rhetorical Analysis of the Benefits of Energy Drinks Energy drinks are beverages that contain caffeine and are marketed to improve energy and performance, but are they really good for children? Using the article entitled “Health Effects of Energy Drinks for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults” by authors from the Department of Pediatrics and the Pediatric Integrative Medicine Program say that a very trustworthy account of what caffeine does to the human body. The dangers of the drug and the effects that it has on different age groups. A scholarly article used for research there is very little room for opinion. Concerns have been expressed regarding the potential for caffeinated energy drinks to negatively affect mental health, and particularly…
A 2006 study looked at 103 teenagers from the ages of 13-18 who usually drink sugar-sweetened beverages.2 This study was a controlled pilot study, which measured the amount of sugary drinks that were consumed. Each adolescent was given a random group that would either continue to drink sugary drinks or given a noncaloric alternative.2 It was concluded that if the individual had a heavier body weight and the sugary drink intake…
In fact, there are many reported cases that people, especially teenagers, who overdosed caffeine through energy drink, were hospitalized or died. Although it is very rare for stimulants to cause these serious side effects unless administered unusually high doses or used in combination with other drugs, the number of accidents are increasing, as products with high dose of a drug, such as energy drink, became more…
In retrospect, I remember opening the refrigerator and was about to take a sip of that red bull. Out of nowhere I heard someone called my name really loud; “Leeeee!”. My father was the one who yelled at me and quickly took the red bull away from my hand. Even until this day, I never knew why he took away the away and won’t let me drink it. I always thought he yelled at me because he was attempting to protect his drink from me; from drinking it.…
People around the world choose sugary drinks over water. But what some people do not know is that drinking too much soda or juice can cause health problems. Sugary drinks are very bad for people because they can cause health problems, it is bad for the bones, and it can lead to obesity . One reason why people should not drink sugary drinks is because they are bad for a person’s health. In the text “Soft Drinks and Disease” it says people who consume sugary drinks regularly---- 1 to 2 cans a day or more----have a 26% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who rarely have such drinks.”…
3 of Sugary Drinks and Obesity Fact. This evidence means that the percent of children who drink soda rose 91% over the last years. Children are having to endure obesity and are in very high risk for getting diabetes. The soda companies don’t care about their customers health only to sell their product. They spend roughly about 3.2 billion dollars on marketing aimed rights at people between the ages 2-17.…
Due to the many health issues resulting from the consumption of certain foods, certain state governments have decided to take action. In New York, sugary drinks over sixteen ounces have recently been banned from being sold at supermarkets, fast-food chains, delis, restaurants, etc. The American Beverage Association support the Board of Health regarding their decision because “soda is being targeted as a culprit in the obesity epidemic over other factors” (Source 1, paragraph 8). Obesity is known as being grossly fat or overweight, and with obesity rates climbing to more than fifty percent, just among adults, the amount of health issues occurring among middle-aged men and women are increasing. In order to eliminate a significant factor in the growing obesity of adults and children, the general population must be limited on what they can consume, starting with one of the largest contributors, soda.…
Her weight gain this year was significantly higher than average. According to her father she is allowed to drink soda throughout the day and eat whatever she likes. She does not exercise or play outside regularly. A recent systematic review was conducted on the intake of sugar containing beverages and the effects on obesity. The report concluded that the evidence to implicate high intake of sugar-sweetened drinks on weight gain is moderately strong and recommends restricting the intake of in children and adolescents (Ansari, 2014).…
According to Young Children, Energy Drinks a Dangerous Mix: Typically, a young child finds the drink in the refrigerator and consumes it. They didn’t go into 7-11 and say, ‘I want to buy an energy drink’. Energy drink manufacturers know of this problem and some voluntarily place warning labels on the packaging stating that the drinks are not intended for children. In addition to the labels, leading manufacturers have pledged not to market the drinks to children or sell them in schools. What the energy drinks manufactures do certainly helps the cause, but what is needed is a system much like alcohols where a person must be of age to purchase the product.…
The sudden energy rush you feel after drinking one of these cans is often followed by a “crash-and-burn” effect which could leave you craving more. 3. While these drinks give your metabolism a quick boost, afterwards your stomach is left with the carbohydrates and caffeine neither of which are metabolism boosters. E. Energy drinks help you with your workout. 4.…
“Of the 5448 US caffeine overdoses reported in 2007, 46% occurred in those younger than 19 years. Several countries and states have debated or restricted energy drink sales and advertising.” (pediatrics 1). So what can be done to limit the amount of nutritionally-debtrementing liquid calories that children and adolescents are consuming? On an individual-basis, the appropriate approach is quite simply to replace soda and sports drinks with water or low-fat milk in children’s diets.…
Case 11.1: Accounting/Finance Ethics Scenarios Main Ethical Issue(s) Financial professionals are often confronted with fiduciary issues which challenge their integrity, honesty, and ability to be transparent with stockholders and customers. They may be pressured to make decisions or participate in accounting practices that are clearly against company policy, financial or accounting rules, regulations, and code of ethics. In all three scenarios, employees are asked to make such decisions. Concepts and Theories Relevant to Case Economics and the bottom line are often the driving force behind decisions that are made within the organization.…
I have seen many people drink energy drinks but most of the time I come across with a younger teenagers usually the ages from eleven through 16 who has a can of Redbull or Monster on their hand. These drinks are not safe to younger generation, because their body is still in the developmental process and haven’t fully developed yet. The dependency can be met in a different way, an…