Question

Protein shakes have become very popular over the past several years. Protein shakes are most often targeted for athletes, however they are not solely intended for this population.

For this assignment, pick ONLY 1 protein shake brand and type and research the product. It is highly recommended that you use various sources, such as Consumer Reports, medical sources, government sources, and the company that produces the product, when researching the product. Do NOT use just the company’s website. Using the information that you gathered, answer the following;

a. The BENEFITS to consuming this product

b. The CONS to consuming this product

c. How the product is marketed and who the target market population is

CITE ALL SOURCES PLEASE!!

Answer 1

Protein drink is a part of healthy diet..It help build muscle, loss weight, recover fast from physical activity and make us stay healthy..it also protect our muscle from breakdown, helpful to meet daily protein needs..

A, gold standard 100% whey protein powder...it has 24grams of protein, 3grams of carb, 120 Cal..24 grams of each serving digesting whey protein have low levels of fat, cholesterol, lactose and other stuffs..It can be easily mix with spoon in a glass..our body use 20aminoacids when we use whey protein..it repairs our bones, muscle, organs and tissue in the human body..whey powder reduce your weight, increase the muscle mass, help in cancer treatment, decrease HIV symptoms and triglycerides, decrease total cholesterol, increase immune system function..

B, cons:. But whey protein intake make some digestive issues like gas, bloating, headache, cramps and fatigue..but it not life threatening one..This is may be lactose in whey protein or sweetener used in it. too much protein also bad for kidneys..if anyone with kidney disease, high protein diet can exacerbate pre_existing condition..high protein increase glomerular filtration rates..it increases urine production..

C, we will be little confused with this different type of whey protein supplement..nutrition's marketing material is coming under several label for many groups..recently from 100% whey to gold standard 100% whey it's coming..This brand focus with loyal legion of customers..Target market population is sports people to strengthen the muscles,loose weight and gain weight..