Question 1

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for one hour. Chris has had three beers already and Robert tells him to slow down because too much alcohol can cause death. Chris says this is not true since you just go to sleep when you drink too much. Chris also says that since he is allowed two drinks a day on average, he decided to save them up for the weekend. Robert is beginning to suspect that Chris might have a drinking problem. Let's see if you know more than Chris does concerning alcohol by answering these questions.
As they sit and talk, Chris begins to smoke a cigarette. Robert can't believe his friend has such poor judgment and says, "Chris, don't you know that drinking alcohol and smoking puts you at a much higher risk for ____?"

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Drinking alcohol and smoking both increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, including heart attacks.

Question 2

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
What effect is attributed to drinking tea?

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Tea is often associated with reduced blood pressure due to its antioxidant properties and the presence of compounds like flavonoids.

Question 3

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
Which would be a good reason for Sue to purchase bottled water?

Accepted Answer

Bottled water may be preferred by some individuals due to taste preferences, which can vary significantly from one's tap water. The other options present generalized claims that are not universally true.

Question 4

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
Which statement about enhanced waters is correct?

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Question 5

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for one hour. Chris has had three beers already and Robert tells him to slow down because too much alcohol can cause death. Chris says this is not true since you just go to sleep when you drink too much. Chris also says that since he is allowed two drinks a day on average, he decided to save them up for the weekend. Robert is beginning to suspect that Chris might have a drinking problem. Let's see if you know more than Chris does concerning alcohol by answering these questions.
As a friend, Robert asks Chris to consider whether low to moderate alcohol consumption is a health benefit or a health risk for him personally. Robert also reminds Chris that the leading cause of death for college-age males is ____.

Accepted Answer

Accidents are the leading cause of death for college-age males, often related to risky behaviors including alcohol consumption.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: alcohol dependency
alcoholic hepatitis
cirrhosis
acetaldehyde
functional tolerance
drugs
alcohol
alcohol abuse
tolerance
alcohol dehydrogenase
metabolic tolerance

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The Answer of substances that can modify one or more is...

Question 7

Describe why alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration. Be sure to mention the following terms in your Answer: kidneys, antidiuretic hormone, and water.

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Question 8

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for one hour. Chris has had three beers already and Robert tells him to slow down because too much alcohol can cause death. Chris says this is not true since you just go to sleep when you drink too much. Chris also says that since he is allowed two drinks a day on average, he decided to save them up for the weekend. Robert is beginning to suspect that Chris might have a drinking problem. Let's see if you know more than Chris does concerning alcohol by answering these questions.
How many drinks does Chris need to drink during the evening to constitute a "binge"?

Accepted Answer

Binge drinking is typically defined as consuming five or more drinks for males in about two hours.

Question 9

Discuss water balance in the body. Be sure to include both water input and output.

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Question 10

Describe the difference between metabolic tolerance and functional tolerance to alcohol.

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Question 11

What are some symptoms of a hangover, and what are thought to be its main causes?

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Question 12

List and discuss five health risks associated with alcohol.

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Question 13

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
What characteristic should Joe expect in his Gatorade sports drink?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade is a sports drink that typically contains a mixture of glucose, sucrose, and fructose to provide quick energy replenishment for athletes.

Question 14

How do coffee and tea influence nutritional health?

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Question 15

Vignette #1 Robert and Chris have been at a local bar near their dormitory for one hour. Chris has had three beers already and Robert tells him to slow down because too much alcohol can cause death. Chris says this is not true since you just go to sleep when you drink too much. Chris also says that since he is allowed two drinks a day on average, he decided to save them up for the weekend. Robert is beginning to suspect that Chris might have a drinking problem. Let's see if you know more than Chris does concerning alcohol by answering these questions.
Chris argues that beer does not raise your blood alcohol level as much as hard liquor. Which beverage/amount combination has more alcohol than 12 ounces of regular beer?

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Question 16

Your friend Jane is pregnant and you go out to a party with a group of friends. You see Jane take a beer and begin drinking it. Describe what you would say to Jane to tactfully address this situation.

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Question 17

Why is moderate alcohol consumption associated with a decreased risk of heart disease? Who can benefit most from these effects?

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Question 18

Briefly describe the effects of alcohol associated with each of the following blood alcohol concentrations:

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Question 19

Discuss the health implications of drinking hard water versus soft water.

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Question 20

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
Ben thinks his choice of a regular soft drink is the best because he spent the least amount of money on it. However, which may be a problem with consuming a lot of soft drinks?

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