Alcohol

Question 1

alcohol absorption

Answer 1

stomach and small intestines

Question 2

alcohol metabolism

Answer 2

liver
affected by ethnicity, gender, and age

Question 3

binge drinking

Answer 3

4 or more drinks for women and 5 or more drinks for men; can lead to alcohol poisoning

Question 4

alcohol intoxication

Answer 4

measured through blood alcohol concentration (amount of alcohol excreted in the lungs is measured)

Question 5

moderate drinking

Answer 5

1 standard sized drink per day for women and 2 standard sized drinks per day for men
can help reduce anxiety/stress, stimulate appetite, and lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Question 6

consequences of consuming high amounts of alcohol

Answer 6

can lead to heart failure, cancers, cirrhosis of liver, suicide, and motor vehicle/other accidents

Question 7

alcohol and pregnancy

Answer 7

causes serious harm to developing fetus by slowing nutrient and oxygen delivery to the fetus, as well as growth and development (replaces nutrient dense food)
can develop fetal alcohol disorders

Question 8

effects of alcohol on nutrition

Answer 8

deficiencies of B vitamins (thiamin, b12, b6), fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and minerals (calcium, iron)

Question 9

genetic influences of alcoholism

Answer 9

accounts for 40-50% of risk: twins and first degree relatives share tendency for alcoholism and children of alcoholics have a 4 times greater risk