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Chapter 9: Alcohol Flashcards

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1
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Ethanol

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The form of alcohol found in an alcoholic beverage.

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Metabolism

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Chemical processes occurring within the body to convert food to energy.

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Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH)

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The primary enzyme involved in metabolism of ethanol.

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First-Pass Metabolism

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The initial metabolism of ethanol occurring in the stomach

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Rate of Absorption

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The speed at which ethanol enters the bloodstream from the stomach.

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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

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The amount of ethanol in the blood relative to water.

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Acetaldehyde

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The toxic product of ethanol metabolism, which has to be further metabolized immediately to avoid its toxic effects.

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Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase

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The enzyme used to metabolize toxic acetaldehyde.

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True or False? Just like carbohydrates and fats, ethanol metabolism is regulated by hormones and excess ethanol in the blood is stored within soft tissues for later use.

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False

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10
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Roughly how many calories does one gram of ethanol provide?

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7

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What is the end-product of ethanol metabolism, which is then converted to acetyl-CoA similar to the beta-oxidation of fatty acids?

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Acetate

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Moderate Drinking

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A safe level of alcohol consumption recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans – one standard drink per day for females, two standard drinks per day for males.

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Standard Drink

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Any alcoholic beverage that contains 0.6 ounces of ethanol.

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High-Risk Drinking

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The level of consumption at which the risk of alcohol-related harm is greatly increased.

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Binge Drinking

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Consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a single session.

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What is the definition of a standard drink?

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A beverage containing 0.6 ounces of ethanol

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True or False? Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages (1 standard drink per day for women, 2 per day for men) has been shown to support lower-fat body compositions than both heavy drinkers or total abstainers.

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True

18
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How does frequent alcohol usage affect athletic performance?

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Increases reaction time, Increases recovery time

19
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True or False? Longer duration, aerobic exercise performance is reduced after drinking alcohol, with greater effects seen as the amount of ethanol consumed increases.

A

True

20
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True or False? When sleeping after consuming ethanol, there is an increase growth hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, positively affecting sleep quality.

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False

21
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Discretionary Energy

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Calories left over in a diet once nutritional requirements have been met.

22
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What enzyme, that is responsible for the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly contributes to ethanol metabolism?

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Catalase

23
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Approximately how much ethanol is metabolized per hour?

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7 grams

24
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When monitoring how much alcohol one consumes in a session, why is simply counting the number of drinks consumed not enough?

A

Alcoholic drinks come in different sizes and strengths so they may contain more than one standard drink.

25
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For males, high levels of ethanol consumption are closely associated with what?

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Excess belly fat

26
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What is ethanol’s function in the body?

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It has no function; it is a toxin.

27
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What are the likely effects of consuming alcohol prior to going to sleep?

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Increased non-REM sleep and decreased growth hormone secretion

28
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Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other substances?

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Carbon dioxide and water

29
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After exercise, when should alcohol be consumed?

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Alcohol can be consumed after rehydrating and consuming carbohydrates and protein.

30
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An alcohol-related reduction in which hormone can lead to muscle loss?

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Testosterone

31
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Which intermediate substrate in the processing of ethanol is highly toxic and must be metabolized rapidly and preferentially above all other macronutrients?

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Acetaldehyde

32
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Flushing of the skin after consuming alcohol is typically associated with which deficiency?

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Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency

33
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How is high-risk drinking categorized for males?

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5 or more standard drinks per day or 15 or more drinks per week

34
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How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire?

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3

35
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What acute effect does drinking alcohol have on the heart?

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Decreases left ventricle contractility and increases heart rate

36
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A new client likes to consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis but he has a weight-loss health goal. What should the Nutrition Coach advise him in regard to his energy intake?

A

Reduce energy intake by limiting alcohol consumption.

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