Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on August 24, 2022
Question 1/17

Caffeine is addictive.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/17

“Moderate” caffeine consumption is defined as about how much per day for most adults?

  • Less than 100 mg
  • 100 mg to 200 mg
  • 200 mg to 300 mg
  • 300 mg to 400 mg
Question 3/17

Moderate caffeine consumption may reduce your risk of which of the following?

  • Diabetes
  • Gallstones
  • Parkinson's disease
  • All of the above
Question 4/17

Women who get a lot of caffeine should reduce their consumption when pregnant.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/17

Mothers can transmit caffeine to their babies in breast milk.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/17

The caffeine content in a cup of coffee can vary even if you get it at the same place every day.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/17

How long do the effects of caffeine last?

  • 30 minutes
  • 2 hours
  • 5 hours
  • Longer than 5 hours
Question 8/17

Caffeine is often added to headache medications because …

  • It helps preserve the active ingredients
  • It helps the body absorb the drugs more quickly
  • It helps keep the person awake in case of head injury
  • None of the above
Question 9/17

Some skin care products contain caffeine.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/17

Women are more sensitive to caffeine than men.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/17

As you age, your sensitivity to caffeine declines.

  • True
  • False
Question 12/17

Caffeine can aggravate symptoms of anxiety.

  • True
  • False
Question 13/17

Caffeine can help you sober up when you're intoxicated.

  • True
  • False
Question 14/17

Because of their diuretic effect (which causes an increase in urine), caffeinated beverages are usually dehydrating.

  • True
  • False
Question 15/17

An overdose of caffeine can kill you.

  • True
  • False
Question 16/17

The FDA limits the caffeine content in “energy drinks” to 71 mg per 12 oz serving.

  • True
  • False
Question 17/17

The consumption of caffeine above certain amounts is banned by:

  • The College Entrance Examination Board
  • The NCAA
  • Major League Baseball
  • All of the above