Exam 9: Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

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

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

Which meal eaten with an alcoholic beverage would most likely slow down the rate at which the alcohol is absorbed? Turkey sandwich on white bread

What ingredient found in energy drinks is chemically equivalent to caffeine?

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?

Nearly all alcohol ingested is metabolized in the ____.

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for one hour. Chris has had three 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 two 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. How many drinks does Chris need to drink during the evening to constitute a "binge"?

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. What characteristic should Joe expect in his Gatorade sports drink?

Briefly describe the effects of alcohol associated with each of the following blood alcohol concentrations:

Orange juice is the most nutrient-dense juice consumed in the U.S.

The actual change in sensitivity to a drug is known as ____.

Lead in water is especially damaging to ____, in whom it can cause ____ damage.

Soft water contains a higher concentration of calcium than hard water.

Alcohol dehydrogenase mediates the conversion of alcohol to ____.

Inflammation of the liver is known as ____.

Pancreatitis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis are all common consequences of heavy drinking.

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

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

Even when consumed in moderate amounts, alcohol may still increase the risk of ____ in women.