Response+Prompts

This week's Response Prompts for: Caffeine Article- answer some or all or respond in your own way. I am looking for a scientific response also - NOT A SUMMARY!!
 * 1) Some parents do not allow kids to have caffeine. Other parents think it's fine. If you were a parent, would you want your kids to have access to caffeine? Why or why not?
 * 2) Some sodas contain both caffeine and sugar. Which of these two substances do you think is worse for your health? Why?
 * 3) Why do you think caffeine affects some people more than others? Name at least two factors that might make certain people especially susceptible to caffeine.
 * 4) Why is adenosine an important body chemical?
 * 5) Some religions prohibit caffeine. Why might some people think caffeine is dangerous?
 * 6) How might caffeine addiction change the way scientists interpret research results?
 * 7) Based on Terry Graham's research, do you think caffeine would be more helpful for a long-distance runner or a sprinter?