Food And Nutrition 3rd Edition - Chapter 34 Testbank

10 Questions | By Allenandunwin | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 61

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1.

A 375mL stubby of full-strength beer (4.9% alcohol) would contain approximately ______ of alcohol.
- A.
  
  5g
- B.
  
  10g
- C.
  
  15g
- D.
  
  25g
- E.
  
  30g
2.

One standard drink of alcohol is equivalent to:
- A.
  
  160mL glass of white wine (12% alcohol)
- B.
  
  1 sherry glass (60mL) of dry sherry (18% alcohol)
- C.
  
  375mL stubby of full-strength beer (4.9% alcohol)
- D.
  
  375mL can of vodka, lemon, lime and soda (5% alcohol)
- E.
  
  1 nip (30mL) of Bailey’s Irish Cream (17% alcohol)
3.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct:
- A.
  
  Alcohol intake contributes significantly to the burden of disease
- B.
  
  Alcohol intakes vary enormously
- C.
  
  Small amounts of alcohol can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
- D.
  
  Consumption of alcohol can provide significant kilojoules
- E.
  
  Consumption of alcohol has recently increased in Australia
4.

Women are more prone to the ill-effects of alcohol than men because they:
- A.
  
  Are generally of lower body weight
- B.
  
  Carry more body fat
- C.
  
  Metabolise more alcohol in the stomach
- D.
  
  A and b
- E.
  
  A, b and c
5.

Consumption of methanol as a cheap alternative to alcohol, can cause:
- A.
  
  Seizure
- B.
  
  Permanent blindness
- C.
  
  Gastroparesis
- D.
  
  Asthma
- E.
  
  Bowel cancer
6.

Two factors which influence the rate at which alcohol will be metabolised are:
- A.
  
  Race and pattern of previous alcohol consumption
- B.
  
  Timing of consumption and age
- C.
  
  Foods consumed with the alcohol, occupation
- D.
  
  A and b
- E.
  
  A, b and c
7.

Most experts believe the most effective treatment of alcohol dependency is:
- A.
  
  Total abstinence
- B.
  
  Controlled drinking
- C.
  
  Drug treatment
- D.
  
  Binge drinking once per week
- E.
  
  Brain surgery
8.

Individuals undergoing treatment for Wernicke-Korsakoff’s syndrome should be encouraged to increase their consumption of:
- A.
  
  Milk
- B.
  
  Citric fruit
- C.
  
  Orange vegetables
- D.
  
  Vegemite
- E.
  
  Water
9.

Alcohol excess can lead to:
- A.
  
  Obesity
- B.
  
  Decreased bone density
- C.
  
  Pancreatitis
- D.
  
  Cirrhosis
- E.
  
  All of the above
10.

This is NOT one of the NH&MRC guidelines for responsible drinking:
- A.
  
  Consumption not exceeding two standard alcoholic drinks/day
- B.
  
  Occasional drinking during pregnancy
- C.
  
  Avoid drinking when breastfeeding
- D.
  
  Consumption not exceeding four standard alcoholic drinks/ event
- E.
  
  Children under the age of 15 should not drink alcohol
- F.
  
  Avoid drinking when intending to drive