Coffee, energy drinkers beware: Many mega-sized drinks loaded with sugar
Thursday, February 3, 2011 - 13:32
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.