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1
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After exercise, when should alcohol be consumed?

A

Alcohol can be consumed after rehydrating and consuming carbohydrates and protein.

2
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Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues?

A

Acetate

3
Q

An alcohol-related reduction in which hormone can lead to muscle loss?

A

Testosterone

4
Q

What are the likely effects of consuming alcohol prior to going to sleep?

A

Increased non-REM sleep and decreased growth hormone secretion

5
Q

After consuming alcohol, how much of the absorbed ethanol is metabolized in the liver?

A

90%

6
Q

Flushing of the skin after consuming alcohol is typically associated with which deficiency?

A

Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency

7
Q

What acute effect does drinking alcohol have on the heart?

A

Decreases left ventricle contractility and increases heart rate

8
Q

What effect can reduced pyruvate from alcohol metabolism have if liver glycogen is low?

A

Severe hypogylcemia

9
Q

According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is indicated by scoring above which of the following thresholds?

A

7 for males and 5 for females

10
Q

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, how many standard drinks per day are recommended for females to ensure that alcohol consumption is moderate?

A

One

11
Q

How is high-risk drinking categorized for males?

A

5 or more standard drinks per day or 15 or more drinks per week

12
Q

What is the risk associated with drinking in cold environments?

A

Hypothermia

13
Q

What enzyme, that is responsible for the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly contributes to ethanol metabolism?

A

Catalase

14
Q

For males, high levels of ethanol consumption are closely associated with what?

A

Excess belly fat

15
Q

Why are females more susceptible to the side effects of alcohol

A

They have less body water than males, so alcohol is more concentrated in the tissues it enters.

16
Q

A new client likes to consume large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis but he has a weight-loss health goal. What should the Nutrition Coach advise him in regard to his energy intake?

A

Reduce energy intake by limiting alcohol consumption.

17
Q

Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely to regularly consume alcohol at hazardous levels?

A

Intramural/club athletes

18
Q

Why is breath alcohol level used as a measure of intoxication?

A

Because small amounts of ethanol are excreted in the breath

19
Q

What effect can regular consumption of high levels of alcohol have on an individual’s health?

A

Increases the risk of a large number of diseases

20
Q

Approximately how much ethanol is metabolized per hour?

A

7 grams

21
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What is ethanol’s function in the body?

A

It has no function; it is a toxin.

22
Q

How much alcohol is recommended as safe for women who are pregnant?

A

Zero alcohol

23
Q

Alcoholics often suffer from structural and functional damage to their brain as a result of a deficiency in which vitamin?

A

Thiamine

24
Q

Based on the U.S. style eating pattern, how much energy should come from discretionary sources?

A

14%

25
Q

Which intermediate substrate in the processing of ethanol is highly toxic and must be metabolized rapidly and preferentially above all other macronutrients?

A

Acetaldehyde

26
Q

When monitoring how much alcohol one consumes in a session, why is simply counting the number of drinks consumed not enough?

A

Alcoholic drinks come in different sizes and strengths so they may contain more than one standard drink.

27
Q

How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire?

A

3

28
Q

Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other substances?

A

Carbon dioxide and water