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alcohol
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Nutrition
Undergraduate 1
02/23/2016

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Term
alcohol
Definition
chemical structure close to carbs with one or more OH groups
provides energy but no nutrients
depress nervous sysyem
Term
1 drink
Definition
= 1/2 oz of pure alcohol
-12 oz beer
-10oz wine cooler
-4-5oz wine
-1.5oz of 80 proof(alcohol content)
Term
alcohol recomendation
Definition
1 drink for women
2 drinks for men
Term
alcohol benefits in moderation
Definition
-reduce stress and anxiety
-inc self confidence
-improve appetite and dietary intake
-inc HDl, dec LDL, dec blood clot
-phytochemicals in red wine
-dec risk of deiabetes heart disease and liver disease
Term
conerns of alcohol
Definition
-linked to breast cancer, hypertension, hemorrhagic stroke, obesity (don't trigger satiety)
- magnifies drugg effect
-inc risk of GI bleeding,liver damage
Term
alcohol absorbtion
Definition
-absorbed directly from stomach and SI to the blood to the liver
-eating reduces BAC by 50%
rate varies by gender, genes, health,body,meds, nutrition
Term
alcohol oxidation
Definition
first-pass metabolism: small amount of alcohol is oxidized in the stomach before absorbed in blood
Term
gastric ADH
Definition
enzyme that reduce rate of alcohol absorbtion
-genetic and gender differs (men have 4x ADH)
in stomach and liver
Term
ALDH
Definition
enzyme only in liver to oxidize alcohol
Term
how to keep BAC at .08
Definition
-drink while eating
-drink slow
-1 drink per hour
Term
BAC
Definition
.02-.05: relaxed
.06-.10: impaired judgement, motor control,emotions
.11-.15: impaired reflexes,speech
.16-.2: impaired vision, muscle, behavior
.21-.35: loss of coordination stupor
.4: cousiness, repository, death
Term
hangover
Definition
24 hours
headache, fatigue, nausea, thirst, mood, sensitivity to light/sound
fluid imbalance, stomach inflammation, metabolic distrubances, gastric acid production
Term
reduced brain function
Definition
can damage structure and fucntion
Term
alcohol poisoning
Definition
metabolic response to very high intakes
reduce O levels to brain
Term
alcohol abuse
Definition
pattern of alcoholic consumption resulting in distress, danger, or harm characterized by chronic dependence including craving, loss of control, dependence (withdrawl), tolerrance
Term
binge drinking
Definition
consuming 5 or more drinks for men and 4 or more for women
15% of adults and youth
men 18-24 are the highest
inc risk of fatal falls, drowning and auto accidents
Term
chronic drinkers
Definition
metabolic tolerance: liver is more effiecnt in breakdown of alcohol
functional: show few signs of impairment at high BAC
Term
alcohol abuse effects
Definition
narcotic effect: sedative and depressant
toxin: destroys cells
inc Mportality risks: body organs and motor vechile, reduce brain function
-INC RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE(bone,pancretic injury and diabetes, cancer)
-malnutrition
-tramatic injury
Term
liver effects
Definition
-fatty liver:early and reversible stage
-alcohol hepatitis: imflammed liver
-cirrhosis: end stage liver disease( many abnormalities) jaundice
Term
fetal alcohol syndrome
Definition
harms a fetus
more alcohol more damage
cause malformations in face, arms, limbs, heart, nervous system
- emotional, social, learning and development disabilities
small eyes, smooth philtrum
thin upper lip,ears,low nasal bridge, epicanthal fold, micrognathia
Term
control of alcohol intake
Definition
-eat protein
-rotate drinks
-dilute drinks and sip slow
-be DD
-plan limit
-talk to someone about addiction
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