While moderate alcohol is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, long-term heavy alcohol consumption is associated with harmful cardiovascular consequences such as
A. hypertension.
B. stroke.
C. arrhythmia.
D. All of the above
Q. 2The combination of heavy drinking and smoking dramatically increases the risk of developing cancer of the
A. esophagus.
B. kidney.
C. bladder.
D. prostate.
Q. 3Scar tissue accumulation in the liver
A. is not damaging because cells can still function normally.
B. is called cirrhosis.
C. is part of normal aging, but is accelerated by alcohol.
D. leads to the development of fatty liver.
Q. 4Inflammation of the liver that results from obstructed blood flow is called
A. cirrhosis.
B. alcoholic hepatitis.
C. liver failure.
D. hepatic inflammatory disorder.
Q. 5Liver disorders associated with chronic alcohol consumption include fatty liver. This results from the accumulation of _____ in the liver.
A. dietary fats
B. fatty acids
C. triglycerides
D. cholesterol
Q. 6When alcohol contributes to nutrient deficiencies it is because it interferes with the _____ of nutrients.
A. digestion
B. absorption
C. utilization
D. All of the above
Q. 7Resveratrol is a compound found in red wine that provides some cardiovascular protection because
A. it promotes oxidation.
B. it reduces HDL cholesterol levels.
C. it reduces inflammation.
D. it increases blood clot formation.
Q. 8One explanation for the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease associated with moderate alcohol consumption is
A. reduced HDL cholesterol levels.
B. reduced LDL cholesterol levels.
C. increased HDL cholesterol levels.
D. increased triglyceride levels.
Q. 9According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, excessive drinking is defined as consumption of more than _____ drinks on any day for women and more than _____ drinks on any day for men.
A. 2, 3
B. 3, 4
C. 4, 5
D. 8, 10
Q. 10The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate alcohol consumption as not exceeding _____ drink(s) per day for women and _____ drink(s) per day for men.
A. 1, 1
B. 1, 2
C. 2, 2
D. 3, 4
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