16×9 – Energy Drinks: Liquid health issues

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Part 1 – Energy drinks are a 5 billion dollar industry in North America. Promising a high energy, pick-me-up, these drinks are popular with young adults and teens. But Health Canada says energy drinks are for adults only. Beatrice Politi investigates.

Part 2 – The cans claim one sip will give you a boost. But what’s responsible for that high energy buzz? 16:9 takes the drinks to an expert for testing to find out if what’s on the label is the same as what’s in the can.

Part 3 – Critics say the energy drink industry needs stricter regulations. Some even say the drinks aren’t just uncontrolled, they’re potentially dangerous. Beatrice Politi investigates.
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