nutritionists perspective Flashcards
How much absorption is in the stomach
20%
What is the only way to remove alcohol from the blood
Time
What are the 4 physiological processes?
Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
Why does alcohol affect women differently
They have more fat not eerie bodies
How much faster is the metabolism of alcohol when in the fed state
1-2hr quicker
How does food affect alcohol
Food increases portal blood flow
Food slows gastric emptying and may bind/trap ethanol to constituents
Slower and prolonger absorption phase increases first pass metabolism
How many kcal does 1g of alcohol contain?
7kcals
How does alcohol increase risk of deficiencies in terms of absorption?
Alcohol damages the cells lining the stomach and intestines, disabling transport of some nutrients into the blood
Why does alcohol increase risk of deficiencies through metabolism?
Ethanol metabolism relies on some micronutrients e.g. thiamine
Clinical thiamine deficiency signs?
Dry beriberi–> nervous system
Wet beriberi-> CV system
Werkickne-korsakoff syndrome(syndrome)
What are the water soluble vitamins?
B and C
there is STRONG evidence that alcohol increases the risk of the following 6 cancers..
Breast Bowel Liver Moth/throat Oesophageal Stomach
What are the 3 things blood glucose is regulated by?
The foods we eat
The breakdown of glycogen stores
gluconeogenesis
Alcohol in breastfeeding. How much per week?
should avoid as a precaution
