Statements
Step 11: Present Written and Oral Versions of Statement

Now that you have a draft of your written statement, it is time to finalize it in order to prepare for your oral statement. Be sure to incorporate any feedback your instructor provided into the final version.

Your goal in delivering this statement is to educate Congress on the implications this legislation will have on your industry. It is important that your statement is clear, concise, and demonstrates your knowledge of the issues.

Submit your two- to the three-page written statement with the following attached as appendices: Cybercrime Awareness Summary, Computer Fraud, and Abuse Act Analysis, and Computer Crime Comparison Table. The appendices do not contribute to the length of the written statement.

Record Your Oral Statement

Congratulations! You are now ready to record your statement. The type of device that you will use to make your recording will determine how you will record the audio file. Refer to the documentation for your specific device for more information. Once you are ready to move forward, record your oral statement and submit the final version in MP3 format to the assignments folder. Your grade will be based on both the written statement and the audio recording.

 Discussion – Energy Drinks

Consumption of energy drinks (such as Redbull®, Monster Energy Drink®, and Rockstar®) among children, teenagers, and young adults has risen in the last decade. Emergency department visits relating to energy drink consumption has also risen (Thorlton, 2014). These drinks contain various vitamins and electrolytes, and other ingredients that alter the body’s fluid balance.

Research the effects these energy drinks have on the body and the complications associated with them. In your post, address the following questions:

· How do energy drinks influence the overall electrolyte and acid-base balance of the body?

· Should this multi-billion dollar industry be more highly regulated? Why or why not?

· Should energy drink companies be allowed to market these products to children? Why or why not?

· Should it be illegal to sell them to anyone under the age of 16? Why or why not?

· Should these drinks have a warning label on them? Why or why not?

Reference

Thorlton, J., Colby, D. A., & Devine, P. (2014). Proposed actions for the US Food and Drug Administration to implement to minimize adverse effects associated with energy drink consumption. American Journal of Public Health, 104(7), 1175-1180. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2014.301967