Battle of the Breakfast Beverages

Based on data obtained from limited English sources dated 2005 to 2010, energy drinks have become more popular among teenagers and young adults (Rath, 2012). SixWise.com’s (2008) article “What is really in a hot dog?” provided evidence that just because the product is purchased by the public does not automatically mean it is beneficial long term (Wyrick). This new craze of energy drinks has the world consuming them at a staggering rate. The debates concerning the effects among energy drink consumption in all age groups are real and impacts most of us in some shape or form. Some people will argue there are benefits found in some of the ingredients that enhance the psychological and physiological mental and cognitive performances such as

     PepsiCo. Incorporated and The Coca-Cola Company are the two largest and oldest archrivals in the carbonated soft drink (CSD) industry. Coca-Cola was invented and first marketed in 1886, followed by Pepsi Cola in 1898. Coca-Cola was named after the coca leaves and kola nuts John Pemberton used to make it, and Pepsi Cola after the beneficial effects its creator, Caleb Bradham, claimed it had on dyspepsia. The rivalry between the soda giants, also known as the "Cola Wars", began in the 1960’s when Coca-Cola's dominance was being increasingly challenged by Pepsi Cola. The competitive environment between the rivals was intense and well-publicized, forcing both companies to continuously establish and

The “Coffee Wars – The Big Three: Starbucks, McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts” article focuses on the company analysis of the Starbucks brand and how its main competitors, McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts, has affected their brand and driven competition higher. Even though there are many companies trying to enter the specialty coffee market, these three companies own the majority of the market share. With Starbucks’ top quality and above average prices they hold a different market than the fast coffee/food market of Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks; yet the competitive moves Dunkin’ Donuts has made over the years in order to compete with Starbucks and surpass McDonald’s has driven competition up between all three companies. The competition has stiffened ever more in the past ten years due to the changing economy. This led to “the big three” to come up with different techniques to gain competitive advantage over the other. Although the competition between these companies is to gain most of the market share, consumers are still loyal to a certain brand; this makes it difficult to gain each other’s clientele. McDonald’s continues to appeal to customers who want value and speed, Dunkin’ Donuts focuses on the middle-class, while Starbucks a customer who desires a higher quality product along with being recognized for using the brand.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Who here didn’t have their breakfast this morning? I bet most of you did. I used to be one of those too until last month when I did a research on Biology and by chance, came across a fact about how important breakfast is. I believe that as soon as you heard the topic, you will assume that I am going to give you a life lesson as your parents do. “Breakfast is the most essential meal” is spoken by every mother, yet the reasons why we should eat breakfast have never been clarified more clearly and seriously. The following speech will highlight that breakfast is required for three main reasons; first, it helps improve our grades; second, it controls our balance diet; and more importantly; it can promote

Imagine going back to childhood and sitting in a school cafeteria during lunchtime. The room is filled with a thunderous roar as all the children laugh and discuss the plans of attack for the impending recess. Fluorescent lights cast a pale greenish glow amongst the young faces as they walk about the aisles looking for the perfect seat, while rows of tables are occupied with the eager students waiting to devour the food in front of them. Aromas of all the food waft through the air, invoking the hungry stomachs to growl with anticipation. Trays are filled with the typical lunch favorites including chicken nuggets, French fries, and a fruit cup with a good variety; however, the best are the small, pink cherries. The beverage of choice to

We seem to think a glass of orange juice, watered down from concentrate and flavored with artificial sweeteners and stuff does the trick. But this is far from being true. As dietitians inform that we are suppose to eat five different fruits and five different vegetables a day as a requirement for healthy development (Parker 56). The key is to eat a variety of fresh, garden-grown products. In the United States, there are few places where fresh, recently-picked and naturally-grown fruits and vegetables are sold at local markets. Fruit and vegetables from a supermarket, like Walmart or Safeway, Fry’s etc.. do not supply us with even half of the valuable nutrients compared to fruits and vegetables from one’s own garden, picked right

Assuming that the soccer team is in their fall season and the worked out at the same rate burning the same number of calories/ electrolytes. We would recommend the orange juice, because it the most electrolytes, -27.5 milliamps, the same amount of sugar as the others, and more calories. Even though there are more calories it would replenish the electrolytes in the athletes.

The participants are selected randomly; they are healthy overweight women form age 25 to 50 years old. The women are divided into two groups. One group is provided with traditional food, which means that the participants select their own food using the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. The other group is putting on meal replacement, which means that these participants have to replace two or three of their meals per day with study meal replacement drinks or bars. Moreover, all participants of the study are excepted to follow an energy restricted diet of 5400KJ per day. Although participants in both groups don’t have much weight loss difference, the group eating fortified meal replacements present more essential nutrient intake compare to the other group. This study main goal is to encourage health care providers to help patients to increase weight losses and incorporating fortified foods in their

I am a registered dietician and have been invited to this Lunch and Learn Program for the law firm to be able and help make a decision for the yearlong beverage contract for either a water company, Gatorade or PowerAde. As fitness is an important factor of many attorneys that work here this will be very beneficial for everyone. I will be giving this prevention to help give you the knowledge in the best choice of product including daily amounts, nutrient content, types, cost, advantages and disadvantages and healthiness. The roles of water and other fluids like Gatorade and PowerAde because they can replenish the fluids in our body recharging our muscles and cells with the vital electrolytes and other minerals needed for all

It is on the myplate as a needed food item which is endorsed by the U.S. government. (“Choose MyPlate”) Milk is promoted because calcium can reduce the risk of getting osteoporosis. The truth is that calcium from milk is barely absorbed in the bones. The amount of people with osteoporosis in the U.S. rose from 10 million in 2002 to 12 million in 2010 and is expected to be more than 14 million by 2020. (“Facts and Statistics”) In a report done on whether three servings of milk a day was an evidence based recommendation it provides evidence against milk being good and nutritious. This report was done by two medical doctors who each had Phds from the Harvard School of Public Health. They explained how the milk everyday was promoted because of the sugar content in milk that got kids to drink it. They also explained how humans have no nutritional requirement from milk and countries that do not consume milk have a much lower bone fracture rate than countries that do consume milk. They also provide results from a meta-analysis that showed that milk consumption had no benefit for bone protection in adults. A meta-analysis is a combined report of multiple scientific studies. (Ludwig) Green vegetables such as kale provide just as much calcium as milk and this calcium is better absorbed by bones. Three cups of kale provide the same amount of calcium as one cup of cow's milk without the added fat and cholesterol adding in vitamin a and e. Oranges have about the same amount of calcium as kale and oranges have vitamin c which helps the immune system. Given that three cups is a lot one cup of soy milk has the same amount of calcium as cow's milk and only one ounce of sesame seeds have the same amount of calcium as a cup of milk. That is just one spoonful of seeds that also gives iron and omega-3 fatty acids which are both nutritional requirements. cow's milk is clearly very

“Just Do It!”. This is a science experiment involving Electrolytes. Electrolytes are salt minerals lost and found in sweat that is from some form or physical exertion. This will compare and contrast the pro's and con's of drinking orange juice as to drinking sports drinks. This may answer questions such as what do electrolytes do to a persons body,

1.From the annual reports you previewed, what is the company's corporate strategy? What are their company goals and were they successful in achieving those goals? Please list the company of the annual report you previewed.

Smoothies are the new soda pop according to many scientists who investigate the sugar content of various foods. They have lashed out against the art of blending fruits, ice, and various ingredients together and say it is just as bad as drinking a can of soda. What scientist fail to mention in their arguments, is that while smoothie may have high sugars due to fruit content, they are full also of nutritious vitamins and proteins essential to our bodies, unlike a can of soda pop, which contains chemically altered substances and sugars. Smoothie King is a store that has helped overcome the harsh beliefs about smoothies, and serves their smoothies with a purpose to let their customers know what it takes to live

In yet another campaign, Edward Bernays changed what we eat for breakfast. Today bacon and eggs are as American as apple pie, but this wasn’t always the case. American breakfast as we know it is barley a century old. Prior to this, breakfast was lighter and often meatless. Breakfasts would include fruit, a grain porridge (such as oat, wheat or corn meals) or a roll, and orange juice or a cup of coffee. Edward Bernays changed all that. Bernays was hired by Beech-Nut Packing Company to increase consumer demand for bacon. Beech-Nut produced everything from pork products to bubble gum. Bernays turned to his agency’s internal doctor and inquired of him if a heavier breakfast would be healthier for the American public than a lighter breakfast. The

Each trial consisted of two hours of steady state cycling at 70% VO2 peak immediately followed by an all out time trial. Study A compared placebo (no caffeine), caffeine before the trial (precaf), during trial (durcaf), and cola as a replacement for a 6% CHO (carbohydrate/sugar) sports drink just before the final time trial. Study B was similar to study A, but moved up the cola drink intake to allow the athletes to consume the cola at a rate that simulated race conditions. Study B also compared decaffeinated 6% CHO cola (control), caffeinated 6% CHO cola (Caf), decaffeinated 11% CHO cola (extraCHO), and caffeinated 11% CHO (Coke). This allowed determination of whether effects were from caffeine, increased sugar content, or some combination.