Vocab Chapter 9 lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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Moderate Drinking
A
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.
2
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Standard Drink
A
Any alcoholic beverage that contains 0.6 ounces of ethanol.
3
Q
High-Risk Drinking
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The level of consumption at which the risk of alcohol-related harm is greatly increased.
4
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Binge Drinking
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Consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a single session.
5
Q
Discretionary Energy
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Calories left over in a diet once nutritional requirements have been met.
