Ch 22 - Impact of Alcohol on Health

Question 1

By-product when alcohol is metabolized in the liver

Answer 1

Acetaldehyde

Question 2

What is the term for when acetaldehyde builds up in the bloodstream

Answer 2

intoxication

Question 3

One of the leading causes of death in young people; defined as consuming large amounts of alcohol 1-2 nights per week

Answer 3

binge-drinking

Question 4

USDA recommendations for “moderate consumption”

Answer 4

1 drink per day for women

2 drinks per day for men

Question 5

Definitions of serving size of “one drink” for wine / beer / liquor

Answer 5

5 oz of 12%-14% wine
12 oz of 5% beer
1.5 oz of 80 proof liquor

Question 6

Alcohol has what effects that decrease risk of coronary disease

Answer 6

clot and plaque reducing effects

Question 7

Does alcohol increase or decrease blood pressure

Answer 7

increases blood pressure

Question 8

Nonreversible liver condition that can result from excessive drinking

Answer 8

Cirrhosis

Question 9

Beneficial phenolic compound in red wine that has been shown to have anti-aging and disease-fighting properties

Answer 9

Resveratrol

Question 10

Condition where fat accumulates in the liver cells

Answer 10

Fatty liver