Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
how many g of protein in standard alcoholic drink
A
15 g
2
Q
yeast consumes carbohydrates and converts them to alcohol and carbon dioxide
A
Fermentation
3
Q
separating the alcohol out of the product
A
distillation
4
Q
Where is alcohol metabolized?
A
liver
5
Q
alcohol absorbption
A
throughout GI tract through diffusion
6
Q
toxic and mediates many detrimental effects of excess alcohol consumption
A
acetaldehyde
7
Q
rate of alcohol metabolism
A
avg 1/2 drink an hour
8
Q
what % of US is alcohol dependent?
A
5%, 9% of YA (14+ drinks/week)
9
Q
what % of adults consume alcohol?
A
62%
10
Q
risks of excessive alcohol intake
A
- brain, heart damage
- high blood pressure
- cancer
- cirrhosis of the liver
11
Q
Effects of alcohol abuse of nutritional status
A
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- water soluble vitamin deficiencies
- Fat soluble vitamin deficiencies
- Mineral deficiencies
12
Q
when does the most damage to the fetus occur during alcohol use while pregnant
A
first 12-16 weeks of pregnancy
