What is the daily recommendation for alcohol?

What will be an ideal response?


The Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize moderation for those who choose to drink alcohol, and this is defined as up to one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. One standard drink contains 1?2 ounce of alcohol, the amount in a typical 12-ounce bottle of beer, a shot of liquor, or a 5-ounce glass of wine.

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Green tea has the greatest amount of _____, which is responsible for its metallic taste.

A. polyphenolic compounds and/or their oxidative products B. methylxanthines C. theobromines D. None of these are correct.

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Biochemical test results are most valuable when measured:

a. first thing in the morning. b. serially. c. after a 4-hour fast. d. at the time of hospital admission.

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A higher incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes is associated with:

a. fat on hips and thighs. b. subcutaneous fat. c. visceral fat. d. any fat, no matter where it is deposited.

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Which is an example of a polyunsaturated fat source?

a. butter b. corn oil c. lard d. coconut oil e. palm oil

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