In Regard to Caffeine, the DRI Committee Determined That

In regard to caffeine, the DRI committee determined that:

A) beverages that contain caffeine do not count toward meetings one's fluid needs.
B) a person should not consume more than three cups of caffeine-containing beverages a day.
C) caffeinated beverages contribute to daily total water intake similarly to non-caffeinated beverages.
D) caffeine causes a net deficit of fluid in the body; therefore, caffeine-containing beverages should be avoided by athletes particularly.
E) caffeinated beverages disrupt the acid-base balance in the body and should be avoided.