Impact of Alcohol on health Flashcards
What byproduct can build up in the blood stream when being metabolized by the liver
Acetaldehyde
What does the build up of Acetaldehyde cuase
Intoxication
Consuming large amounts of alcohol one or two nights per week; leading death among young people
Binge drinking
How many drinks per day for women and men is recommended by the USDA
One for women and two for men
One serving of wine at 12% to 14% alcohol is how many ounces
5 ounces
The definition of one serving of beer at 5% how many ounces
12 ounces
The definition of one serving of spirits at 40% abv is how many ounces
1.5 ounces
Why can being a MODERATE drinker help to reduce coronary disease
It reduces clots and plaques
On the other hand, alcohol can be risky for some people in that it
Raises blood pressure
Excessive drink can result in what condition of the liver
Fatty liver where fat accumulates in the cells of the liver
The name of a nonrecoverable liver condition
Cirrhosis
A beneficial antiaging phenonlic compound
Resveratol