Coffee, energy drinkers beware: Many mega-sized drinks loaded with sugar
Friday, February 4, 2011 - 11:50
in Mathematics & Economics
Starbucks recently announced a new-sized 31-ounce drink, the 'Trenta,' which will be in stores this spring. The mega-sized coffee joins the ranks of other energy drinks that can pack plenty of caffeine and calories. Ellen Schuster, a University of Missouri nutrition expert, says that Americans should be wary of extra calories and sugar in the quest for bigger, bolder drinks...