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All of the following can influence the absorption and metabolism of alcohol except :


A) gender.
B) ethnicity.
C) the presence of food in the stomach.
D) the type of alcohol.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The part of the brain that is the last to be put to sleep by the presence of alcohol is:


A) the cortex, which controls judgment and reasoning.
B) the part that controls muscle control.
C) the part that controls respiration and heartbeat.
D) the part that controls emotions.
E) It depends on which type of alcohol a person consumes.

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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One gram of alcohol supplies _____ calories.


A) 4
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Discuss the health implications of drinking hard water versus soft water.

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If 5 ounces of wine has about 100 calories, how many pounds would you gain in one year if you drank this amount per day, in addition to consuming foods which met your energy needs?


A) 1 pound
B) 5 pounds
C) 10 pounds
D) 35 pounds

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Cranberry juice, consumed daily, may protect against urinary tract infections.

A) True
B) False

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The arm of the U.S. government responsible for monitoring municipal water supplies is the _____.


A) USDA
B) FDA
C) EPA
D) Water is monitored individually by each county and is not regulated under federal guidelines.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Many studies have shown a positive correlation between moderate alcohol consumption and decreasing incidence of heart disease.

A) True
B) False

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Milk is not a significant source of _____.


A) riboflavin
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin C
D) protein
E) potassium

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Pancreatitis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis are all common consequences of heavy drinking.

A) True
B) False

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How many cups of coffee a day are associated with health benefits and little indication of health risks?


A) 1/2 to 1 cup
B) 3 to 4 cups
C) 5 to 6 cups
D) No amount of coffee is really healthy.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Which water contaminant is not sensitive to chlorine and is a potential threat to people with weakened immune systems?


A) Escherichia coli
B) Cryptosporidium
C) Salmonella
D) Shigella

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Dark chocolate may positively influence cardiovascular health.

A) True
B) False

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It is possible for a person to increase his or her metabolic tolerance to alcohol by drinking more alcohol on a regular basis.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is a downside to fruit and vegetable juices?


A) They lack the fiber of whole fruit or vegetables.
B) They count toward the MyPlate recommended quantity.
C) They contain antioxidants.
D) They contain phytochemicals.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Soft water contains a higher concentration of calcium than hard water.

A) True
B) False

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Heavy alcohol use, especially when combined with smoking, appears to increase the risk of skin cancer.

A) True
B) False

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Jill finds out that she has soft water at her new house. This means that


A) her soap will lather better.
B) she will have a ring of mineral deposits on her bathtub.
C) crystals will form inside her teakettle.
D) her clothes won't get as clean.
E) All of the above are correct.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Nearly all alcohol ingested is metabolized in the:


A) stomach.
B) small intestine.
C) liver.
D) large intestine.
E) gallbladder.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Consumption of which beverage is associated with a decrease in the plaque formation associated with Alzheimer's disease?


A) Coffee
B) Hot cocoa
C) Tea
D) Water
E) Pop or soda

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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