Which of the following statements regarding alcoholism is true?
a. One in three adults in the U.S. abuses alcohol.
b. Alcoholism is caused entirely by environmental influences.
c. While the rate of alcohol use among adolescents is increasing, the average age at which drinking begins is going up.
d. A person who begins to drink alcohol at age 15 is at much higher risk for developing alcohol dependency than a person who waits until age 21.
d
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In general, healthy people lose most of their excess body water by sweating.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is not one of the energy-containing nutrients that the cells use to release energy?
A. glucose B. fatty acids C. amino acids D. vitamins
Which of the following can help to minimize the effects of an occasional alcoholic drink in the milk of lactating women?
a. Drink alcohol before breastfeeding, rather than after. b. Breastfeed immediately after drinking prior to alcohol entering the bloodstream. c. Pump and discard the milk following alcohol consumption. d. Consume alcohol on an empty stomach. e. Scientific evidence recommends consuming a glass of alcohol while lactating, and it will have no effect on milk.
What nutrients are typically found in greater quantities in prenatal supplements compared to regular vitamin/mineral supplements?
a. sodium, potassium, chloride b. thiamin, niacin, riboflavin c. folate, iron, calcium d. folate, vitamin B12, vitamin A