,Nutrition: An Applied Approach, 3e, My Plate Edition (Thompson/Manore)
In Depth: Alcohol
Multiple-Choice Questions
1) The chemical structure of alcohol is similar to which macronutrient?
A) water
B) carbohydrate
C) protein
D) fat
Answer: B
Page Ref: 29
Skill: Factual
2) A "drink" is defined as the amount of a beverage that provides how many fluid ounce of pure
alcohol?
A) one quarter oz.
B) one half oz.
C) three quarters oz.
D) one oz.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 29
Skill: Factual
3) Moderate intake of alcohol for women is defined as how many drink(s) per day?
A) zero
B) two
C) one
D) three
Answer: C
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Skill: Factual
4) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of moderate alcohol intake?
A) increase in HDL-cholesterol levels.
B) decreased risk of breast cancer.
C) improved appetite in the elderly.
D) reduced risk of abnormal clot formation.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 29-30
Skill: Factual
,5) The antioxidant found in red wine that may confer health benefits is
A) resveratrol.
B) selenium.
C) lutein.
D) retinol.
Answer: A
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Skill: Factual
6) Alcohol provides how many kilocalories per gram?
A) two
B) four
C) seven
D) nine
Answer: C
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Skill: Factual
7) On average, a healthy adult can metabolize the equivalent of how many drink(s) per hour?
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
Answer: A
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Skill: Factual
8) Which of the following is NOT associated with the overconsumption of alcohol?
A) Alcohol increases urine output, resulting in dehydration.
B) Alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach leading to an increase in gastric acid production.
C) Alcohol disrupts metabolism leading to high levels of blood glucose.
D) Alcohol disrupts the normal sleep cycle.
Answer: C
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Skill: Factual
9) What is the primary site of alcohol metabolism in the body?
A) the liver
B) the stomach
C) the pancreas
D) the small intestine
Answer: A
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Skill: Factual
, 10) Which of the following is equivalent to one drink?
A) 12 ounces of beer
B) 6 ounces of wine
C) 2 ounces of 80 proof whiskey, scotch, gin, or vodka
D) 8 ounces of wine cooler
Answer: A
Page Ref: 29
Skill: Applied
11) For males, binge drinking is defined as consuming how many alcoholic drinks on one
occasion within a short period of time?
A) 5 or more
B) 10 or more
C) 15 or more
D) 20 or more
Answer: A
Page Ref: 31
Skill: Factual
12) The need to drink larger and larger amounts of alcohol to get the equivalent pleasurable
sensations associated with alcohol intake is referred to as
A) craving.
B) tolerance.
C) dependence.
D) bingeing.
Answer: B
Page Ref: 32
Skill: Factual
13) Irregular breathing, cold and clammy skin, and loss of consciousness are all signs of
A) alcoholic hepatitis.
B) cirrhosis.
C) alcoholism.
D) alcohol poisoning.
Answer: D
Page Ref: 33
Skill: Factual
14) Which of the following is NOT a tip for taking control of your alcohol intake?
A) Eat a meal or snack high in carbohydrates before having an alcoholic drink.
B) Think about why you are planning to drink.
C) Decide in advance what your alcohol intake will be.
D) Dilute hard liquor with large amounts of water, diet soda, or juice.
Answer: A
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Skill: Factual
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