Joe is leaving for a party where he and his friends will be drinking alcohol. What advice would you give Joe to delay absorption of alcohol into his bloodstream and prevent rapid intoxication?
A. Joe should keep his stomach empty by avoiding food for at least 4 hours before he starts drinking alcohol.
B. Joe should eat a light snack of vegetables with a fat-free ranch dressing.
C. Joe should consume two cups of coffee to prevent feeling sick or getting a hangover.
D. Joe should eat a substantial meal that includes some fat and protein to help delay the arrival of alcohol into the small intestine.
ANS: D
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