Impact of Alcohol on Health Flashcards
__________, the by-product produced when alcohol is metabolized in the liver, can build up in the bloodstream and cause __________.
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__________, defined as consuming large amounts of alcohol one or two nights a week, is one of the leading causes of death among young people.
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The USDA recommends __________ drink per day for women, and __________ drinks per day for men, as a definition of “moderate consumption.”
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What is the definition of “one serving” of wine (at 12% to 14% abv)?
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What is the definition of “one serving” of beer (at 5% abv)?
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What is the definition of “one serving” of spirits (at 40% abv)?
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Some studies have shown that a deceased risk of coronary heart disease correlates with moderate drinking, most like due to __________ and __________-reducing effects of alcohol.
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What effect does alcohol have on blood pressure?
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Excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to what condition where fat accumulates within the cells of the liver?
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Name a nonreversible liver condition that can result from excessive alcohol consumption.
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Name a beneficial phenolic compound found in red wine that has been shown to have anti-aging and disease-fighting properties.
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Which of the following is considered to be a generally safe level of “moderate drinking,” as defined by the USDA? a. Up to one drink a day for both men and women; b. Up to two drinks a day for both men and women; c. Up to one drink a day for women, and up two drinks a day for men; d. Up to one drink a day for men, and up two drinks a day for women
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Which of the following is considered to be “one serving” of wine (at 12% to 14% abv), as defined by the USDA? a. 4 ounces (118 ml); b. 5 ounces (148 ml); c. 8 ounces (237 ml); d. 10 ounces (296 ml)
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Which of the following is considered to be “one serving” of beer (at 5% abv), as defined by the USDA? a. 12 ounces (355 ml); b. 14 ounces (414 ml); c. 16 ounces (473 ml); d. 20 ounces (591 ml)
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Which of the following is considered to be “one serving” of spirits (at 40% abv), as defined by the USDA? a. 3/4 ounce (22 ml); b. 1 ounce (30 ml); c. 1.5 ounces (44 ml); d. 2 ounces (59 ml)
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