Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e

Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

Alcohol

Chapter 8 Nutrition Awareness Inventory

Please answer all questions


1	Alcohol contributes 5 kcal of energy for every gram consumed.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Alcohol requires no digestion.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	The rate of alcohol absorption depends upon the type of alcoholic beverage consumed.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The only site of alcohol metabolism is in the liver.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	When a man and a woman of similar size drink equal amounts of alcohol, a smaller proportion of the alcohol reaches the woman's bloodstream.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Alcohol has absolute priority metabolism in the body.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Any alcohol use is harmful to the body.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Excess alcohol intake damages the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause iron overload.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	Symptoms of thiamin deficiency, such as nervous system problems, are very common among those who abuse alcohol.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Men are advised to limit alcoholic beverages to three drinks a day, while women are advised to drink no more than two drinks per day.
		A)	True
		B)	False


11	Cirrhosis of the liver is a reversible condition once an alcoholic person stops drinking
		A)	True
		B)	False


12	Alcohol consumption during pregnancy deprives the fetal brain of oxygen and essential nutrients.
		A)	True
		B)	False


13	Acetaldehyde, a breakdown product of alcohol that promotes the effects of a hangover after a night of heavy drinking, has been shown to cause cancer.
		A)	True
		B)	False


14	Ability of "hold one's liquor" is a strong indicator for genetic risk of developing alcoholism.
		A)	True
		B)	False


15	Medical treatment for alcoholism is relatively ineffective.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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