能量饮料对儿童有害.doc

能量饮料对儿童有害 Energy drinks packed full of caffeine may be harmful for children. That’s the conclusion of a new report from the University of Miami. Study author Judith Schaechter said popular drinks like Red Bull and Monster Energy have no health benefits. Many of the ingredients used to make them are not regulated. Dr. Schaechter warned that children with conditions such as diabetes, mood swings and heart, kidney or liver diseases may have negative reactions to the drinks and could even die after drinking them. Report co-author Steven Lipshultz said: “Pediatricians need to be aware of the possible effects of energy drinks.” He advised that: “Toxicity surveillance should be improved and regulations of…sales…should be based on appropriate research assessing energy drink safety.” breaking.jpg Nearly a third of American children between the ages of 12 to 14 regularly buy these beverages. Sales are steadily rising in the U.S. from $6.5 billion in 2008 to $6.9 billion in 2009. Sales for 2010 are expected to be much higher. American teens say the drinks help them at school. Tracy Wong, 18, said she needs them because, “it pumps my system full of caffeine. Thats why I have energy. Caffeine energizes you and keeps you awake. A Red Bull spokesman said: “Red Bull Energy Drink is available in over 160 countries because health authorities across the world have concluded that [it] is safe to consume.” However, it is banned in Germany and Taiwan for containing minute traces of cocaine. 1.conclusion n.结论；结局 Most voters believe the result is a foregone conclusion. 多数投票者认为这个结果是意料之中的。 2.regulate vt.调节，调整 The AA called for laws to regulate clamping firms. 英国汽车协会呼吁立法，规范夹车公司的行为。 3.negative adj.消极的，否认的 So far 57 have taken the test and all have been negative. 到目前为止，参加测试的有57人，测试结果均呈阴性。 4.appropriate adj.适当的；恰当的 It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. 名单上大部分是爱尔兰名字，这没什么不合适的。 5.energize vt.加强，给与…以活力 He helped energize and mobilize millions of people around the nation. 他帮助激励和动员了全国数