Exam 9: Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Describe the difference between metabolic tolerance and functional tolerance to alcohol.

Which of the following is not a likely consequence of regular alcohol consumption?

Alcohol kills brain cells, reducing brain mass.

Alcohol _____ is considered to be alcohol ingestion without negative consequences.

Milk chocolate is thought to positively influence cardiovascular health more than dark chocolate.

Cryptosporidium in water can be removed by special filtering systems.

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.   As they sit and talk, Chris begins to smoke a cigarette. Robert can't believe his friend has such poor judgment and says, "Chris, don't you know that drinking alcohol and smoking puts you at a much higher risk for _____?"

The increased efficiency of removing high levels of alcohol from the blood due to long-term exposure is known as:

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. Which would be a good reason for Sue to purchase bottled water?

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. Which statement about enhanced waters is correct?

Alcohol intake is associated with increased fertility problems in both men and women.

Which of the following can occur as a result of drinking alcohol excessively on a regular basis?

The stages of the effects of drinking alcohol are: subclinical, euphoria, excitement, confusion, stupor, coma, and death. Discuss the approximate blood alcohol levels for each stage and some recognizable characteristics of each stage.

Where will alcohol that is not immediately metabolized by the liver end up?

Alcoholism is a dependency on alcohol characterized by craving and loss of control.

When combined with alcohol, which drug may lead to a dangerous increase in blood pressure?

Native Americans have lower rates of liver damage due to alcohol consumption than other ethnic groups.

The liver can metabolize _____ ounce(s) of alcohol per hour.

Alcohol can be eliminated via:

Maria is overweight and wants to lose 10 pounds. She is at a party and is deciding what to order at the bar. Which of the following has the fewest calories when mixed with liquor?