Question 1

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from

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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. D

Question 2

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

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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 small intestine is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of

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A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  many types of cancer. 
C)  cardiovascular disease. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  many types of cancer. 
C)  cardiovascular disease. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a common nutritional concern in alcoholics?

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A)  vitamin B-12 deficiency 
B)  protein-energy malnutrition 
C)  vitamin A toxicity 
D)  iron deficiency 
A)  vitamin B-12 deficiency 
B)  protein-energy malnutrition 
C)  vitamin A toxicity 
D)  iron deficiency

Question 6

A standard drink is defined as

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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 7

Alcohol requires no digestion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe 3 methods used to treat alcoholism.

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1. Medication: There are several medicat

Question 9

When the rate of alcohol consumption exceeds the liver's metabolic capacity,blood alcohol levels increase and symptoms of intoxication develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Moderate alcohol consumption is most accurately defined as no more than 7 or 14 drinks per week for women and men,respectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How does the body metabolize low to moderate amounts of alcohol?

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When the body consumes low to moderate a

Question 14

The population group with the highest rate of alcohol consumption is

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A)  elderly adults. 
B)  teenagers. 
C)  college students. 
D)  middle-aged adults. 
A)  elderly adults. 
B)  teenagers. 
C)  college students. 
D)  middle-aged adults.

Question 15

Define what is meant by light drinker,moderate drinker,and heavy drinker for an average man and for an average woman.

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A light drinker is typically someone who

Question 16

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on

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A)  the brain to reduce alcohol cravings. 
B)  the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol. 
C)  the stomach to prevent alcohol absorption. 
D)  both the brain to reduce alcohol cravings and the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol. 
A)  the brain to reduce alcohol cravings. 
B)  the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol. 
C)  the stomach to prevent alcohol absorption. 
D)  both the brain to reduce alcohol cravings and the liver to block complete metabolism of alcohol.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What percent of North Americans consume alcohol?

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A)  10% 
B)  33% 
C)  62% 
D)  84% 
A)  10% 
B)  33% 
C)  62% 
D)  84%

Question 19

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is

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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.

Question 20

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include

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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.

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from

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

The small intestine is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.

Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of

Which of the following is not a common nutritional concern in alcoholics?

A standard drink is defined as

Alcohol requires no digestion.

Describe 3 methods used to treat alcoholism.

When the rate of alcohol consumption exceeds the liver's metabolic capacity,blood alcohol levels increase and symptoms of intoxication develop.

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

Moderate alcohol consumption is most accurately defined as no more than 7 or 14 drinks per week for women and men,respectively.

Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

How does the body metabolize low to moderate amounts of alcohol?

The population group with the highest rate of alcohol consumption is

Define what is meant by light drinker,moderate drinker,and heavy drinker for an average man and for an average woman.

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on

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

What percent of North Americans consume alcohol?

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include

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Exam 8: Alcohol

Alcoholics often have trouble with night blindness.This results from

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

The small intestine is the primary site for alcohol metabolism.

Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of

Which of the following is not a common nutritional concern in alcoholics?

A standard drink is defined as

Alcohol requires no digestion.

Describe 3 methods used to treat alcoholism.

When the rate of alcohol consumption exceeds the liver's metabolic capacity,blood alcohol levels increase and symptoms of intoxication develop.

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

Moderate alcohol consumption is most accurately defined as no more than 7 or 14 drinks per week for women and men,respectively.

Extremely high blood alcohol levels can lead to respiratory failure.

How does the body metabolize low to moderate amounts of alcohol?

The population group with the highest rate of alcohol consumption is

Define what is meant by light drinker,moderate drinker,and heavy drinker for an average man and for an average woman.

Medications used to treat alcohol dependence act on

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

What percent of North Americans consume alcohol?

The recommendation for alcohol consumption during pregnancy is

The symptoms of acetaldehyde buildup during alcohol metabolism include

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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