Question 1

A blood alcohol level of _____ is defined as legal intoxication in the U.S.and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.05 
B)  0.08 
C)  0.10 
D)  0.50 
A)  0.05 
B)  0.08 
C)  0.10 
D)  0.50

Question 2

The process of fermentation involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  simple sugars, such as maltose. 
B)  yeast. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  bacteria. 
A)  simple sugars, such as maltose. 
B)  yeast. 
C)  carbon dioxide. 
D)  bacteria.

Question 3

The alcohol content of an 80-proof tequila is

Accepted Answer

A)  80%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  20%. 
D)  100%. 
A)  80%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  20%. 
D)  100%.

Question 4

When consumed in low to moderate amounts,alcohol is primarily metabolized by the ________________ pathway.

Accepted Answer

A)  catalase 
B)  MEOS 
C)  alcohol dehydrogenase 
D)  peroxidase 
A)  catalase 
B)  MEOS 
C)  alcohol dehydrogenase 
D)  peroxidase

Question 5

Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  up to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men. 
B)  up to 7 drinks per week for women and 14 drinks per week for men. 
C)  up to 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men. 
D)  less than 1 drink per day for women and men. 
A)  up to 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men. 
B)  up to 7 drinks per week for women and 14 drinks per week for men. 
C)  up to 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men. 
D)  less than 1 drink per day for women and men.

Question 6

Alcoholism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrhosis of the liver. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  type I diabetes. 
D)  alcoholic hepatitis. 
A)  cirrhosis of the liver. 
B)  jaundice. 
C)  type I diabetes. 
D)  alcoholic hepatitis.

Question 7

Women absorb 30-35% more ethanol directly from the stomach than men because women

Accepted Answer

A)  have slower rates of gastric emptying. 
B)  tend to eat more food when consuming alcoholic beverages. 
C)  have lower amounts of alcohol dehydrogenase in the cells lining the stomach. 
D)  absorb all substances, including ethanol, more efficiently. 
A)  have slower rates of gastric emptying. 
B)  tend to eat more food when consuming alcoholic beverages. 
C)  have lower amounts of alcohol dehydrogenase in the cells lining the stomach. 
D)  absorb all substances, including ethanol, more efficiently.

Question 8

The main organ responsible for ethanol metabolism is the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  stomach. 
A)  liver. 
B)  pancreas. 
C)  small intestine. 
D)  stomach.

Question 9

List 3 reasons why women are less tolerant of alcohol than men.

Accepted Answer

Women are generally less tolerant of alc

Question 10

The risk of developing a problem with alcohol is higher in those

Accepted Answer

A)  with a biological parent with alcohol problems. 
B)  who are women. 
C)  who begin drinking heavily in middle-age. 
D)  who are of Asian descent. 
A)  with a biological parent with alcohol problems. 
B)  who are women. 
C)  who begin drinking heavily in middle-age. 
D)  who are of Asian descent.

Question 11

How does alcohol abuse impair nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse can impair nutritional sta

Question 12

List 3 of the leading causes of death in North America that are associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Excessive consumption of alcohol is link

Question 13

The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into

Accepted Answer

A)  citric acid. 
B)  NADH. 
C)  acetyl-CoA. 
D)  pyruvate. 
A)  citric acid. 
B)  NADH. 
C)  acetyl-CoA. 
D)  pyruvate.

Question 14

Guidelines for safe drinking recommend that women should have no more than 2-3 drinks per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is the _______ deficiency disease that results from severe alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  thiamin 
C)  niacin 
D)  vitamin B-12 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  thiamin 
C)  niacin 
D)  vitamin B-12

Question 16

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure and stroke. 
B)  cancers of the mouth and throat. 
C)  liver disease and liver failure. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  high blood pressure and stroke. 
B)  cancers of the mouth and throat. 
C)  liver disease and liver failure. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

Question 17

Alcohol absorption occurs in the

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  esophagus. 
D)  stomach and small intestine. 
A)  stomach. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  esophagus. 
D)  stomach and small intestine.

Question 18

Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deficiencies of niacin,thiamin,vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,and folate

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Binge drinking for a male is defined as having _______ or more drinks on a single occasion.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  10 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  10

Question 20

Binge drinking on college campuses is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  academic problems. 
B)  auto accidents. 
C)  sexual abuse. 
D)  All of these responses are correct. 
A)  academic problems. 
B)  auto accidents. 
C)  sexual abuse. 
D)  All of these responses are correct.

A blood alcohol level of _____ is defined as legal intoxication in the U.S.and Canada.

The process of fermentation involves all of the following EXCEPT

The alcohol content of an 80-proof tequila is

When consumed in low to moderate amounts,alcohol is primarily metabolized by the ________________ pathway.

Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as

Alcoholism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Women absorb 30-35% more ethanol directly from the stomach than men because women

The main organ responsible for ethanol metabolism is the

List 3 reasons why women are less tolerant of alcohol than men.

The risk of developing a problem with alcohol is higher in those

How does alcohol abuse impair nutritional status?

List 3 of the leading causes of death in North America that are associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.

The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into

Guidelines for safe drinking recommend that women should have no more than 2-3 drinks per day.

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is the _______ deficiency disease that results from severe alcohol abuse.

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of

Alcohol absorption occurs in the

Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deficiencies of niacin,thiamin,vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,and folate

Binge drinking for a male is defined as having _______ or more drinks on a single occasion.

Binge drinking on college campuses is associated with

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Exam 8: Alcohol

A blood alcohol level of _____ is defined as legal intoxication in the U.S.and Canada.

The process of fermentation involves all of the following EXCEPT

The alcohol content of an 80-proof tequila is

When consumed in low to moderate amounts,alcohol is primarily metabolized by the ________________ pathway.

Moderate drinking is most accurately defined as

Alcoholism is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Women absorb 30-35% more ethanol directly from the stomach than men because women

The main organ responsible for ethanol metabolism is the

List 3 reasons why women are less tolerant of alcohol than men.

The risk of developing a problem with alcohol is higher in those

How does alcohol abuse impair nutritional status?

List 3 of the leading causes of death in North America that are associated with excessive consumption of alcohol.

The ADH pathway of alcohol metabolism converts ethanol into

Guidelines for safe drinking recommend that women should have no more than 2-3 drinks per day.

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is the _______ deficiency disease that results from severe alcohol abuse.

Detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption include higher rates of

Alcohol absorption occurs in the

Excessive alcohol intake can lead to deficiencies of niacin,thiamin,vitamin B-6,vitamin B-12,and folate

Binge drinking for a male is defined as having _______ or more drinks on a single occasion.

Binge drinking on college campuses is associated with

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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