Alcohol and nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Alcohol is only absorbed in the small intestine.
A
False
20% is absorbed in the stomach
2
Q
Why does food decrease peak Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)?
A
- food slows down gastric emptying
- feeding increases portal blood flow - faster metabolism
- first pass metabolism in the liver increase due to slower and prolonged absorption
3
Q
How many calories are obtained from a gram of alcohol?
A
7 kcal
4
Q
What roles does Thiamine (vitamine B1) play in the body?
A
ATP production
neuronal maintenance
5
Q
What cancers do alcohol predispose to? (6)
A
breast bowel liver mouth /throat oesophageal stomach
6
Q
How does alcohol affect blood glucose?
A
-interferes with insulin, glucagon and hypoglycaemic medication
7
Q
What are the characteristics of the Foetal alcohol syndrome?
A
abnormal appearance
low intelligence
impaired sight and hearing
