Nutrition for Life 3rd Edition by Thompson -Test Bank
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
Page
Ref: 29
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
Page
Ref: 29
Skill: Factual
6)
Alcohol provides how many kilocalories per gram?
A)
two
B)
four
C)
seven
D)
nine
Answer: C
Page
Ref: 30
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
Page
Ref: 30
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
Page
Ref: 32
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
Page
Ref: 30
Skill: Factual
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