What contribution does alcohol intake have on one's nutrition?

What will be an ideal response?


While alcohol is not an essential nutrient, it does contain energy: 7 calories per gram. Alcoholic beverages also can contain carbohydrates. Depending on one's regularity of alcohol consumption, alcohol intake may lead to excessive calorie intake leading to unwanted weight gain. In addition, long-term excessive alcohol intake may have other negative health effects.

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A. Anemia B. Bacterial infections C. Viral infections D. Liver disorders

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Matthew has a tendency to feel that he is on control of whatever circumstances life presents. In doing so, he is exhibiting which emotional state?

a. aggression b. optimism c. personal mastery d. autonomy e. assertiveness

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Which one of the following signs or symptoms of an insect bite or sting requires medical help?

A) itching, lasting longer than 3 days B) The insect had a "reddish" tone to its head. C) Signs of an allergic reaction develop. D) pain or tenderness at and surrounding the bite

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After a smoker quits, how many years does it take for health risks to approach those of a nonsmoker?

A. 1 to 2 B. 3 to 5 C. 5 to 10 D. 20 E. The health risk never decreases.

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