A life-threatening condition that is due to consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short amount of time is known as:
a. alcohol stupor.
b. alcohol poisoning.
c. alcohol abuse.
d. alcohol overdose.
Q. 2Which of the following nutrients is classified as a mineral?
A) Calcium
B) Biotin
C) Folate
D) Niacin
Q. 3All of the following describe symptoms of alcohol poisoning EXCEPT:
a. high body temperature.
b. mental confusion.
c. slow or irregular breathing.
d. seizures.
Q. 4Those at greatest risk of becoming inadequately nourished include:
A) children and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
B) people who are ill and the frail elderly.
C) athletes and people who exercise regularly.
D) men and teenage boys.
E) a, b
Q. 5All of the following are characteristics of alcoholism EXCEPT:
a. maintenance of good health.
b. alcohol intake that interferes with job performance.
c. alcohol intake that interferes with family.
d. dependence on alcohol.
Q. 6The human adaptive mechanism is best described as:
A) the ability of the body to help protect itself from fluctuations in energy and nutrient intake.
B) the fight or flight response.
C) the ability of the body to send cues to the brain on what nutrients and foods should be eaten.
D) the ability of the brain to simulate essential nutrient production.
Q. 7Alcohol is considered:
a. a food but not a drug.
b. a good source of B vitamins.
c. a drug but not a food.
d. a food and a drug.
Q. 8Which of the following statements about essential nutrients is true?
A) Essential nutrients are necessary to obtain through the diet or deficiency diseases will occur.
B) Essential nutrients should be consumed in excessive amounts to promote optimal health.
C) Essential nutrients must be made by the body and cannot be provided through the diet.
D) Essential nutrients are less important than nonessential nutrients.
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