Caffeine Effects on the Body

Caffeine Effects on the body

Topic: Caffeine Effects on the body

Organization: (Spatial, Topical, Chronological)

Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech, my audience should understand the beneficial effects of caffeine, the negative effects and discuss what are considered safe levels of caffeine consumption.

Introduction

Attention Getter: (Bring in a cup of coffee, sip it) alright. How many of you here must drink coffee or tea every time you wake up? I wouldn’t be surprised if all you raised your hands; according to Betty Kovacs, MS, RD, 80% of the world’s population consumes caffeine on a daily basis and 20-30% of Americans consume more than what they should. Caffeine can be beneficial depending on how much you consume.

Relevance: Caffeine is widespread in our society these days and every few months we hear about how a study has shown that it is bad for us or good for us. What are we to believe?

Credibility: I have been a big consumer of caffeine in my life and I have consumed it for many reasons. A lot of times I just need the energy and at other times a can of coke really hits the spot. My parents are both addicted to caffeine and I am trying not to become as bad as they are about it. But not doing too good at it.

Thesis: The three areas I think you and all people need to know about the beneficial effects of caffeine, the negative effects and discuss what are considered safe levels of caffeine consumption.

Transition: Most people do not know that there are benefits of drinking caffeine.

Body

Caffeine is a psychoactive drug, meaning it can change moods and distort perceptions. This is not necessarily a bad thing. As soon as a tired person drinks caffeine, he or she immediately becomes sociable, energetic, happy, and focused. Other than personality changes, there are many healthy results. According to the New York Times’ article Sorting Out Coffee’s Contradictions written by Jane E. Brody, caffeine can lower your risks of...