Question 1

Like protein and carbohydrate, alcohol supplies 4 kilocalories per gram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages. Ben thinks his choice of a regular soft drink is the best because he spent the least amount of money on it. However, which may be a problem with consuming a lot of soft drinks?

Accepted Answer

A)  The risk of type 2 diabetes increases. 
B)  The risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture increases. 
C)  The risk of consuming too much fluoride increases. 
D)  The risk of dental caries increases. 
E)  All may be a problem except for choice c. 
A)  The risk of type 2 diabetes increases. 
B)  The risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture increases. 
C)  The risk of consuming too much fluoride increases. 
D)  The risk of dental caries increases. 
E)  All may be a problem except for choice c. E

Question 3

What should you look for in a sports drink?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine 
B)  No sodium 
C)  6% carbohydrate in the form of glucose, sucrose, and fructose 
D)  Light carbonation 
A)  Caffeine 
B)  No sodium 
C)  6% carbohydrate in the form of glucose, sucrose, and fructose 
D)  Light carbonation C

Question 4

Why is moderate alcohol consumption associated with a decreased risk of heart disease? Who can benefit most from these effects?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is moderate alcohol consumption associated with...

Question 5

Discuss water balance in the body. Be sure to include both water input and output.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss water balance in the body. Be...

Question 6

Regular soft drinks are:

Accepted Answer

A)  known to be harmless. 
B)  known to cause type 2 diabetes. 
C)  low in calories. 
D)  low in nutrient density. 
A)  known to be harmless. 
B)  known to cause type 2 diabetes. 
C)  low in calories. 
D)  low in nutrient density.

Question 7

Which of the following beverages has the highest caffeine content?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chocolate milk 
B)  Cola beverage 
C)  Brewed coffee 
D)  Brewed tea 
A)  Chocolate milk 
B)  Cola beverage 
C)  Brewed coffee 
D)  Brewed tea

Question 8

Soft water can add appreciable amounts of sodium to the diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Combining which drug with alcohol increases the risk of throat, mouth, and bladder cancers?

Accepted Answer

A)  PCP 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Tobacco 
D)  Antihistamines 
A)  PCP 
B)  Heroin 
C)  Tobacco 
D)  Antihistamines

Question 10

Which of the following is correct concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  The woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man. 
B)  The man has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the woman. 
C)  They have equal alcohol metabolizing abilities. 
D)  The differences in alcohol metabolism between men and women are not yet known. 
A)  The woman has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the man. 
B)  The man has a lower capacity for metabolizing alcohol than the woman. 
C)  They have equal alcohol metabolizing abilities. 
D)  The differences in alcohol metabolism between men and women are not yet known.

Question 11

If you choose to drink alcohol, all of the following are valid recommendations except :

Accepted Answer

A)  do not drink if you may be pregnant. 
B)  restrict yourself to two drinks per hour. 
C)  restrict yourself to one drink a day if you are a woman. 
D)  restrict yourself to two drinks a day if you are a man. 
A)  do not drink if you may be pregnant. 
B)  restrict yourself to two drinks per hour. 
C)  restrict yourself to one drink a day if you are a woman. 
D)  restrict yourself to two drinks a day if you are a man.

Question 12

All of the following are reasons why women are more susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol than men except :

Accepted Answer

A)  women have less water in their bodies. 
B)  women have more alcohol dehydrogenase activity in their stomachs. 
C)  alcohol can disrupt or change a woman's menstrual cycle. 
D)  women absorb more alcohol into their bloodstream. 
A)  women have less water in their bodies. 
B)  women have more alcohol dehydrogenase activity in their stomachs. 
C)  alcohol can disrupt or change a woman's menstrual cycle. 
D)  women absorb more alcohol into their bloodstream.

Question 13

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for one hour. Chris has had 3 beers already and Robert tells him to slow down because too much alcohol can cause death. Chris says this is not true since you just go to sleep when you drink too much. Chris also says that since he is allowed 2 drinks a day on average, he decided to save them up for the weekend. Robert is beginning to suspect that Chris might have a drinking problem. Let's see if you know more than Chris does concerning alcohol by answering these questions.     Will Chris be able to legally drive home in most states?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes 
B)  No 
C)  Not enough information is provided 
A)  Yes 
B)  No 
C)  Not enough information is provided

Question 14

Physiologically, alcohol is a stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe why alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration. Be sure to mention the following terms in your answer: kidneys, antidiruetic hormone, and water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe why alcohol consumption can lead to...

Question 16

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages. The effects of tea include all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A)  it reduces inflammation. 
B)  it reduces total cholesterol. 
C)  it inhibits carcinogenesis. 
D)  it increases blood pressure. 
A)  it reduces inflammation. 
B)  it reduces total cholesterol. 
C)  it inhibits carcinogenesis. 
D)  it increases blood pressure.

Question 17

Which health benefit is not associated with consumption of coffee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less risk of type 2 diabetes 
B)  Less inflammation 
C)  Fewer strokes in men 
D)  Low blood pressure 
A)  Less risk of type 2 diabetes 
B)  Less inflammation 
C)  Fewer strokes in men 
D)  Low blood pressure

Question 18

Joe weighs 180 pounds and drank 7 alcoholic drinks in one hour. What blood alcohol level can he expect?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.02 
B)  0.17 
C)  0.20 
D)  0.10 
A)  0.02 
B)  0.17 
C)  0.20 
D)  0.10

Question 19

Bottled water is not necessarily any purer or more healthful than tap water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following occur when alcohol is consumed excessively on a regular basis except :

Accepted Answer

A)  fat storage is less efficient. 
B)  protein synthesis slows down. 
C)  stomach cells become inflamed. 
D)  liver cells lose their efficiency in activating vitamin D. 
A)  fat storage is less efficient. 
B)  protein synthesis slows down. 
C)  stomach cells become inflamed. 
D)  liver cells lose their efficiency in activating vitamin D.

Like protein and carbohydrate, alcohol supplies 4 kilocalories per gram.

What should you look for in a sports drink?

Why is moderate alcohol consumption associated with a decreased risk of heart disease? Who can benefit most from these effects?

Discuss water balance in the body. Be sure to include both water input and output.

Regular soft drinks are:

Which of the following beverages has the highest caffeine content?

Soft water can add appreciable amounts of sodium to the diet.

Combining which drug with alcohol increases the risk of throat, mouth, and bladder cancers?

Which of the following is correct concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight?

If you choose to drink alcohol, all of the following are valid recommendations except :

All of the following are reasons why women are more susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol than men except :

Physiologically, alcohol is a stimulant.

Describe why alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration. Be sure to mention the following terms in your answer: kidneys, antidiruetic hormone, and water.

Which health benefit is not associated with consumption of coffee?

Joe weighs 180 pounds and drank 7 alcoholic drinks in one hour. What blood alcohol level can he expect?

Bottled water is not necessarily any purer or more healthful than tap water.

All of the following occur when alcohol is consumed excessively on a regular basis except :

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Exam 9: Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Like protein and carbohydrate, alcohol supplies 4 kilocalories per gram.

What should you look for in a sports drink?

Why is moderate alcohol consumption associated with a decreased risk of heart disease? Who can benefit most from these effects?

Discuss water balance in the body. Be sure to include both water input and output.

Regular soft drinks are:

Which of the following beverages has the highest caffeine content?

Soft water can add appreciable amounts of sodium to the diet.

Combining which drug with alcohol increases the risk of throat, mouth, and bladder cancers?

Which of the following is correct concerning alcohol's metabolism in a man and woman of the same height and weight?

If you choose to drink alcohol, all of the following are valid recommendations except :

All of the following are reasons why women are more susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol than men except :

Physiologically, alcohol is a stimulant.

Describe why alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration. Be sure to mention the following terms in your answer: kidneys, antidiruetic hormone, and water.

Which health benefit is not associated with consumption of coffee?

Joe weighs 180 pounds and drank 7 alcoholic drinks in one hour. What blood alcohol level can he expect?

Bottled water is not necessarily any purer or more healthful than tap water.

All of the following occur when alcohol is consumed excessively on a regular basis except :

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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