Alcohol (14) Flashcards
Why is alcohol considered a food?
It is made from carbohydrates
Why is alcohol considered a drug?
It modifies various bodily functions (low dose = stimulant, high dose = depressant)
Alcohol % in beer
4-6% in 355ml can
Alcohol % in wine
8-14% in over half cup
Alcohol % in distilled liquor
40% in 44ml shot
1 drink is equivalent to…
44mL distilled, 148mL wine, 355mL beer
Standard drinks per day
1 (women)
2 (men)
Moderate consumption may protect from heart disease? T/F
True, men (>45) and women (>55)
Positives of the pigment in red wine (grape juice)
-antioxidant
-inhibit blood clot formation
Moderate consumption may protect against…
1) type 2 diabetes
2) ischemic stroke (blockages… because increases HDL the good cholesterol and takes bad (plaque) out)
Is alcoholism considered a chronic disease?
Yes, and progressive
Heavy drinking
about 5+ a day
Symptoms of alcohol poisoning
-passing out
-semi consciousness
-cold, pale, blue-ish skin
-vomiting while sleeping
-slow/irregular breathing
-seizures
Does alcohol consumption increase cancer risk?
Yes; breast, mouth, pharynx, esophagus, liver, larynx, colorectum
Risks with increased alcohol consumption
high BP, stroke, heart attack, cirrhosis (liver damage), cancers, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, fetal alcohol syndrome, accidents, drownings, violent behavior
Taking risks when drinking may lead to…
1) getting hurt or death
2) sexual risk taking
3) suicide and self-harm
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
-developed in children whose mothers drank during pregnancy
-impaired growth and mental development
-10% distinct facial features (small eyes, thin upper lip)
How many calories/gram are in pure alcohol?
7 cal/g
% of calories from alcohol in general pop vs heavy drinkers
general (3-9%)
heavy drinkers (50%!!!)
Is alcohol stored in the body?
NO, will remain in the body until eliminated (blood/tissue/fat)
Describe alcohol absorption in the body?
Easy, and rapid
What % of alcohol is immediately eliminated?
10% (lungs, sweat, saliva, urine)
Why do women have a lower alcohol tolerance?
1) less alcohol dehydrogenase (less immediately metabolized)
2) women have more body fat and less water (alcohol dispersed in water)
3) lower blood volume
What contributes most to blood alcohol concentrations (BAC)
1) amount of alcohol consumed
2) presence or absence of food
3) rate of alcohol metabolism (liver)
