True/False Questions
1) Moderate alcohol consumption increases “good” cholesterol (HDL) and : 1201231.
True/False Questions
1) Moderate alcohol consumption increases “good” cholesterol (HDL) and lowers “bad” cholesterol (LDL).
2) As few as two drinks per day can increase the risk of hypertension in some people.
3) People who abstain from alcohol should be encouraged to start drinking in moderation for the potential health benefits associated with alcohol consumption.
4) Women absorb a greater percentage of a given alcohol intake as compared to men of the same size.
5) Complete avoidance of all alcoholic beverages is the only way for most people who abuse alcohol to achieve full and ongoing recovery.
6) If someone passes out after a night of hard drinking, he or she should be left alone to “sleep it off.”
7) Eight ounces (one cup) of beer is equivalent to one drink.
8) It is safe for pregnant women to consume moderate amounts of alcohol after the first trimester of pregnancy.
9) Women who are breastfeeding should abstain from alcohol as it easily passes into the breast milk at levels equal to blood alcohol concentrations.
10) Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a serious condition that is associated with physical birth defects and mental retardation.
