Table 1.
Category | Definition |
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Any caffeine | All caffeine-containing beverages, gums, and medications as listed below |
Coffee | Hot or cold brewed coffee, espresso, cappuccino, frozen blended coffee drinks, and other coffee-based beverages that contain caffeine |
Hot tea * | Hot brewed tea of any type that contains caffeine |
Other tea * | Other teas including iced tea and cold tea blends that include caffeine |
Cola † | All brands of cola-type beverages that contain caffeine |
Other soda † | Sodas that are not colas but are carbonated and contain caffeine including root beers, orange soda, and other flavored sodas |
Energy drink | All beverages labeled as energy drinks of any kind that contain caffeine |
Gum or medication | Chewing gums, prescription medications, weight control aids, and other over-the-counter medications that contain caffeine |
Other drink | Flavored waters, hot chocolate, chocolate milks, and derivatives that contain caffeine |
* Hot tea and other tea were combined for some analyses. † Cola and other soda were combined for some analyses.