Chapter 9 Q's Flashcards
Flushing of the skin after consuming alcohol is typically associated with which deficiency?
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
What are the likely effects of consuming alcohol prior to going to sleep?
Increased non-REM sleep and decreased growth hormone secretion
Based on the U.S. style eating pattern, how much energy should come from discretionary sources?
14%
Which product of ethanol metabolism disrupts fatty acid oxidation in peripheral tissues?
Acetate
What enzyme, that is responsible for the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, indirectly contributes to ethanol metabolism?
Catalase
How is high-risk drinking categorized for males?
5 or more standard drinks per day or 15 or more drinks per week
Based on research, which group of college athletes is more likely to regularly consume alcohol at hazardous levels?
Intramural/club athletes
An alcohol-related reduction in which hormone can lead to muscle loss?
Testosterone
Which intermediate substrate in the processing of ethanol is highly toxic and must be metabolized rapidly and preferentially above all other macronutrients?
Acetaldehyde
According to the USAUDIT-C, harmful alcohol consumption is indicated by scoring above which of the following thresholds?
7 for males and 5 for females
Ethanol is ultimately metabolized to produce ATP and what other substances?
Carbon dioxide and water
After consuming alcohol, how much of the absorbed ethanol is metabolized in the liver?
90%
How many questions are there in the USAUDIT-C questionnaire?
3
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, how many standard drinks per day are recommended for females to ensure that alcohol consumption is moderate?
One
