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1. Caffeine is a natural substance found in the leaves, seeds or fruits of more than 60 plants.
True
False

2. Moderate caffeine consumption is considered to be about 300 mg., or about 3 cups of coffee.
True
False

3. There are many known health risks associated with moderate caffeine consumption.
True
False

4. Caffeine accumulates in the bloodstream and body.
True
False

5. Caffeine is usually excreted within several hours following consumption.
True
False

6. Numerous types of birth defects are associated with caffeine consumption.
True
False

7. Eight ounces of brewed coffee has more caffeine than eight ounces of instant coffee.
True
False

8. Tea, cocoa, chocolate milk, milk chocolate, and baker’s chocolate are sources of caffeine.
True
False

9. Many soft drinks contain caffeine.
True
False

10. When regular caffeine use is stopped abruptly, some people get mild headaches, fatigue or drowsiness.
True
False

11. The "half-life" of caffeine is the time it takes to eliminate one-half of consumed caffeine from the body.
True
False

12. The “half-life” of caffeine about three to four hours in healthy adults.
True
False

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