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The extensive archives of Health Politics with Dr. Mike Magee, a popular weekly Internet-based electronic media program that explores complex issues of health care policy and public health, have been made available to Access Excellence. The topics and materials selected by AE's editors address National Science Education Standards and/or National Health Education Standards, are included in middle and high school science and health curricula, and are of particular relevance to middle and high school teachers and learners.

Presentation (4/04/2007):

Questions answered by this presentation:

  1. What is the difference between "energy drinks" and "sports drinks"?
  2. How many cans of the most popular energy drink are sold each year?
  3. What is in energy drinks?
  4. Why should pregnant women avoid energy drinks?
  5. Why is mixing energy drinks with alcohol so dangerous?

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Links updated 29 July 2007
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