Question 1

Compared to men, women absorb approximately 30-35% more unaltered alcohol from the stomach into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are 4 symptoms that might indicate that someone has a problem with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Four symptoms that might indicate someone has a problem with alcohol include:

1. **Craving**: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink.

2. **Loss of Control**: The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion.

3. **Physical Dependence**: Withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety.

4. **Tolerance**: The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get the same effect.

If someone is exhibiting these symptoms, they may have an alcohol use disorder (AUD), and it could be important for them to seek professional help.

Question 3

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) no alcohol at all 
B) limit to one drink per week 
C) to follow current guidelines for moderate drinking 
D) to avoid binge drinking 
A) no alcohol at all 
B) limit to one drink per week 
C) to follow current guidelines for moderate drinking 
D) to avoid binge drinking A

Question 4

A standard drink is defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 16 oz beer 
B) 12 oz wine cooler 
C) 5 oz wine 
D) 3 oz hard liquor 
A) 16 oz beer 
B) 12 oz wine cooler 
C) 5 oz wine 
D) 3 oz hard liquor

Question 5

How many calories does alcohol provide?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 kcal/g 
B) 7 kcal/g 
C) 9 kcal/g 
D) 12 kcal/g 
A) 4 kcal/g 
B) 7 kcal/g 
C) 9 kcal/g 
D) 12 kcal/g

Question 6

Describe 3 methods used to treat alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

1. Medication: There are several medicat

Question 7

Excess consumption of some alcoholic beverages can lead to deficiencies of iron and zinc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) impaired absorption of several B-vitamins 
B) fluid accumulation in the eye 
C) damage to brain cells 
D) impaired absorption and transport of vitamin A 
A) impaired absorption of several B-vitamins 
B) fluid accumulation in the eye 
C) damage to brain cells 
D) impaired absorption and transport of vitamin A

Question 9

Moderate alcohol intake has been associated with increased HDL cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Because alcohol cannot be stored in the body, it has priority in metabolism over other energy sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) flushing 
B) rapid heartbeat 
C) hyperventilation 
D) All of these symptoms can occur 
A) flushing 
B) rapid heartbeat 
C) hyperventilation 
D) All of these symptoms can occur

Question 12

Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) up to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men 
B) up to 7 drinks per week for women and 14 drinks per week for men 
C) up to 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men 
D) less than 1 drink per day for women and men 
A) up to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men 
B) up to 7 drinks per week for women and 14 drinks per week for men 
C) up to 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men 
D) less than 1 drink per day for women and men

Question 13

Binge drinking on college campuses is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) academic problems 
B) auto accidents 
C) sexual abuse 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) academic problems 
B) auto accidents 
C) sexual abuse 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 14

A standard drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 25 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 25

Question 15

The alcohol content of an 80-proof tequila is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 80% 
B) 40% 
C) 20% 
D) 100% 
A) 80% 
B) 40% 
C) 20% 
D) 100%

Question 16

Alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) passive diffusion 
B) facilitated diffusion 
C) simple diffusion 
D) active transport 
A) passive diffusion 
B) facilitated diffusion 
C) simple diffusion 
D) active transport

Question 17

Guidelines for safe drinking recommend that women should have no more than 2-3 drinks per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compared with men, women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List 3 reasons why women are less tolerant of alcohol than men.

Accepted Answer

Women are generally less tolerant of alc

Question 20

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high blood pressure and stroke 
B) cancers of the mouth and throat 
C) liver disease and liver failure 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) high blood pressure and stroke 
B) cancers of the mouth and throat 
C) liver disease and liver failure 
D) All of these responses are correct

Compared to men, women absorb approximately 30-35% more unaltered alcohol from the stomach into the bloodstream.

What are 4 symptoms that might indicate that someone has a problem with alcohol?

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is ________.

A standard drink is defined as ________.

How many calories does alcohol provide?

Describe 3 methods used to treat alcoholism.

Excess consumption of some alcoholic beverages can lead to deficiencies of iron and zinc.

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from ________.

Moderate alcohol intake has been associated with increased HDL cholesterol levels.

Because alcohol cannot be stored in the body, it has priority in metabolism over other energy sources.

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include ________.

Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as ________.

Binge drinking on college campuses is associated with ________.

A standard drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

The alcohol content of an 80-proof tequila is ________.

Alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine by ________.

Guidelines for safe drinking recommend that women should have no more than 2-3 drinks per day.

Compared with men, women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the stomach.

List 3 reasons why women are less tolerant of alcohol than men.

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of ________.

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Exam 8: Alcohol

Compared to men, women absorb approximately 30-35% more unaltered alcohol from the stomach into the bloodstream.

What are 4 symptoms that might indicate that someone has a problem with alcohol?

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is ________.

A standard drink is defined as ________.

How many calories does alcohol provide?

Describe 3 methods used to treat alcoholism.

Excess consumption of some alcoholic beverages can lead to deficiencies of iron and zinc.

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from ________.

Moderate alcohol intake has been associated with increased HDL cholesterol levels.

Because alcohol cannot be stored in the body, it has priority in metabolism over other energy sources.

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include ________.

Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as ________.

Binge drinking on college campuses is associated with ________.

A standard drink contains _____ grams of alcohol.

The alcohol content of an 80-proof tequila is ________.

Alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine by ________.

Guidelines for safe drinking recommend that women should have no more than 2-3 drinks per day.

Compared with men, women produce more alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme in the stomach.

List 3 reasons why women are less tolerant of alcohol than men.

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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