In this assignment, you will read three articles about protein powder. Based on what you read (and any additional research you would like to do on your own), write a letter to a 10-year-old who would like to become a world-class soccer player. Include the pros and cons and your personal opinion about using protein supplements. Here are the articles:

“Whey Protein” (Mayo Clinic)
“The Hidden Dangers of Protein Powders” (Harvard Health)
“What Are the Benefits and Risks of Whey Protein?” (Medical News Today)

Whey protein is generally safe for most adults when used appropriately, Mayo Clinic experts say. But too much can lead to unwanted side effects, such as nausea, bloating, cramps, reduced appetite, fatigue and headache.

It may be high in added sugars and calories. Some protein powders have little added sugar, and others have a lot (as much as 23 grams per scoop). Some protein powders wind up turning a glass of milk into a drink with more than 1,200 calories. The risk: weight gain and an unhealthy spike in blood sugar.

Explanation:

Whey protein is a mixture of beta-lactoglobulin, alpha lactalbumin, bovine serum albumin, and immunoglobins. Possible benefits include weight loss and lowering cholesterol. Possible dangers include nausea and headaches, but at moderate doses, whey protein is not considered dangerous.

that scientist would be robert hooke