Human Nutrition: Chapter 9 Exercise

Internet Exercise Worksheet for Personal Nutrition 10e Chapter 9—Impact of Fluids and Beverages

on Nutritional Health

Overview:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides statistics and information about Alcohol and Public Health.

Directions:

1. Access the website at: www.cdc.gov/alcohol/index.htm. 2. Click on the FAQs link to access Frequently Asked Questions. 3. Read the FAQs article and answer the questions below:

Multiple Choice

1) According to this website, what is a factor as to why some people react differently to alcohol than others?

a) Race or ethnicity b) Mood or emotional status c) Consuming food along with alcohol d) Varied social networks

2) What type of alcoholic drink is considered to be a standard portion? a) 2–12 ounce bottles of beer b) 2.5 oz of whiskey c) 5-oz glass of wine d) 4 oz malt liquor (7% alcohol content)

3) The legal blood alcohol concentration for operating a motor vehicle is ____. a) 0.07 percent b) 0.08 percent c) 0.10 percent d) 0.14 percent

4) For women, drinking in moderation is defined as drinking _____. a) the equivalent of two beers per day b) no more than one glass of alcoholic beverage per day c) three glasses of wine on average, five days a week d) only at social gatherings, no more than twice a week True/False 5) Heavy drinking is typically defined as bringing the BAC to 0.08 percent or more. True False 6) Alcohol dependence or alcoholism is characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, continued alcohol use despite harm or personal injury, and the inability to limit drinking. True False 7) Pancreatic cancer is associated with excessive alcohol use. True False 8) Research shows that small quantities are alcohol are acceptable for pregnant women to consume on an occasional basis. True False