Question 1

As most foods contain very little water, the fluid contribution from food is insignificant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A protein snack or meal eaten before drinking alcohol can help limit a person's alcohol intake and potential for intoxication by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing metabolic tolerance. 
B)  increasing the level of alcohol excreted in breath vapor. 
C)  delaying the intestinal absorption of alcohol. 
D)  increasing the intestinal absorption of alcohol. 
A)  increasing metabolic tolerance. 
B)  increasing the level of alcohol excreted in breath vapor. 
C)  delaying the intestinal absorption of alcohol. 
D)  increasing the intestinal absorption of alcohol.

Question 3

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no legal authority to regulate the contents of energy drinks because energy drinks are

Accepted Answer

A)  considered alcoholic beverages. 
B)  classified as dietary supplements. 
C)  defined as food products. 
D)  regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
A)  considered alcoholic beverages. 
B)  classified as dietary supplements. 
C)  defined as food products. 
D)  regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD
A) .

Question 4

Fluids perform a number of functions in the body that are critical to life. List and discuss four of these functions.

Accepted Answer

1. Transportation of nutrients: Fluids i

Question 5

Overhydration is rare in healthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following stimulates the thirst mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased concentration of sodium in the blood 
B)  elevated blood volume 
C)  elevated blood pressure 
D)  lubrication of the mouth and throat tissues 
A)  increased concentration of sodium in the blood 
B)  elevated blood volume 
C)  elevated blood pressure 
D)  lubrication of the mouth and throat tissues

Question 7

Worried about his binge drinking and its effects on his grades, Hank has turned to his friends for advice. Write a list of practical steps based on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recommendations that can help Hank cut down or stop drinking.

Accepted Answer

1. Set specific, measurable goals: Hank

Question 8

Alcohol is considered a nutrient because it contains many B-complex vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The government agency that regulates bottled water is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
B)  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 
C)  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
D)  Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A) . 
A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A) . 
B)  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 
C)  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USD
A) . 
D)  Environmental Protection Agency (EP
A) .

Question 10

Which of the following contains the most Calories?

Accepted Answer

A)  4-ounce pineapple daiquiri 
B)  6-ounce glass of wine 
C)  12-ounce can of beer 
D)  12-ounce wine cooler 
A)  4-ounce pineapple daiquiri 
B)  6-ounce glass of wine 
C)  12-ounce can of beer 
D)  12-ounce wine cooler

Question 11

One of the most common, and completely preventable, causes of mental retardation in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  type 1 diabetes. 
B)  fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). 
C)  cirrhosis. 
D)  hepatitis. 
A)  type 1 diabetes. 
B)  fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). 
C)  cirrhosis. 
D)  hepatitis.

Question 12

Hyponatremia is most commonly associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  binge drinking. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  water intoxication. 
D)  dehydration. 
A)  binge drinking. 
B)  hypertension. 
C)  water intoxication. 
D)  dehydration.

Question 13

What percentage of alcohol does a 140-proof liquor contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  12% 
B)  23% 
C)  36% 
D)  70% 
A)  12% 
B)  23% 
C)  36% 
D)  70%

Question 14

The fluid portion of blood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolyte. 
B)  solvent. 
C)  plasma. 
D)  lymphatic fluid. 
A)  electrolyte. 
B)  solvent. 
C)  plasma. 
D)  lymphatic fluid.

Question 15

What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintains blood volume 
B)  acts as a shock absorber 
C)  lubricates body joints 
D)  maintains body temperature 
A)  maintains blood volume 
B)  acts as a shock absorber 
C)  lubricates body joints 
D)  maintains body temperature

Question 16

About how much of our daily fluid needs does metabolic water provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  10% 
C)  40% 
D)  70% 
A)  2% 
B)  10% 
C)  40% 
D)  70%

Question 17

Coma and death can result when a loss of body water exceeds what percentage of total body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  8% 
A)  1% 
B)  2% 
C)  5% 
D)  8%

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a health consequence of chronic alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in HDL-cholesterol 
B)  a fatty liver 
C)  hepatitis 
D)  esophageal cancer 
A)  a decrease in HDL-cholesterol 
B)  a fatty liver 
C)  hepatitis 
D)  esophageal cancer

Question 19

About how many drinks per hour can the liver break down?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  5 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  5

Question 20

Which of the following techniques speeds up the rate at which the liver normally breaks down alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstaining from food 
B)  carbonating the alcoholic drink 
C)  superhydrating 
D)  There is no effective way to speed up the breakdown of alcohol. 
A)  abstaining from food 
B)  carbonating the alcoholic drink 
C)  superhydrating 
D)  There is no effective way to speed up the breakdown of alcohol.

As most foods contain very little water, the fluid contribution from food is insignificant.

A protein snack or meal eaten before drinking alcohol can help limit a person's alcohol intake and potential for intoxication by

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no legal authority to regulate the contents of energy drinks because energy drinks are

Fluids perform a number of functions in the body that are critical to life. List and discuss four of these functions.

Overhydration is rare in healthy individuals.

Which of the following stimulates the thirst mechanism?

Worried about his binge drinking and its effects on his grades, Hank has turned to his friends for advice. Write a list of practical steps based on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recommendations that can help Hank cut down or stop drinking.

Alcohol is considered a nutrient because it contains many B-complex vitamins.

The government agency that regulates bottled water is the

Which of the following contains the most Calories?

One of the most common, and completely preventable, causes of mental retardation in the United States is

Hyponatremia is most commonly associated with

What percentage of alcohol does a 140-proof liquor contain?

The fluid portion of blood is called

What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid?

About how much of our daily fluid needs does metabolic water provide?

Coma and death can result when a loss of body water exceeds what percentage of total body weight?

Which of the following is NOT a health consequence of chronic alcohol abuse?

About how many drinks per hour can the liver break down?

Which of the following techniques speeds up the rate at which the liver normally breaks down alcohol?

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Exam 8: Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

As most foods contain very little water, the fluid contribution from food is insignificant.

A protein snack or meal eaten before drinking alcohol can help limit a person's alcohol intake and potential for intoxication by

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no legal authority to regulate the contents of energy drinks because energy drinks are

Fluids perform a number of functions in the body that are critical to life. List and discuss four of these functions.

Overhydration is rare in healthy individuals.

Which of the following stimulates the thirst mechanism?

Worried about his binge drinking and its effects on his grades, Hank has turned to his friends for advice. Write a list of practical steps based on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recommendations that can help Hank cut down or stop drinking.

Alcohol is considered a nutrient because it contains many B-complex vitamins.

The government agency that regulates bottled water is the

Which of the following contains the most Calories?

One of the most common, and completely preventable, causes of mental retardation in the United States is

Hyponatremia is most commonly associated with

What percentage of alcohol does a 140-proof liquor contain?

The fluid portion of blood is called

What is the function of the cerebrospinal fluid?

About how much of our daily fluid needs does metabolic water provide?

Coma and death can result when a loss of body water exceeds what percentage of total body weight?

Which of the following is NOT a health consequence of chronic alcohol abuse?

About how many drinks per hour can the liver break down?

Which of the following techniques speeds up the rate at which the liver normally breaks down alcohol?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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