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1) What are the Government's
recommended daily alcohol limits for men and women in
the UK?
1. 1 unit for women, 2 for men
2. 1-2 units for women, 3-4 for men
3. 2-3 units for women, 3-4 for men
4. 4 units for men and women |
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The right answer is C.
Even if you only drink alcohol once a week, it is best
not to exceed these limits, as binge drinking
increases the likelihood of you having an accident or
acting in a way that you later regret - as well as
having potential long term health consequences. |
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2) On average, how quickly does the
body process and break down one unit of alcohol?
1. half an hour
2. one hour
3. two hours
4. three hours |
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The right answer is B.
Although your body's ability to process alcohol
depends on various factors including your sex, size
and age the body generally breaks down alcohol at a
rate of about one unit per hour. What's more there's
no way you can reduce this time. |
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3) According to recent research, which
of the following nations has the highest rate of
binge-drinking among men?
1. UK
2. Finland
3. Italy
4. France |
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The right answer is A.
As a proportion of occasions when people drink
alcohol, UK drinkers binge drink on more than 25 per
cent more occasions than drinkers in Finland, and on
over three and four times as many occasions as
drinkers in Italy and France respectively. |
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4) Which of the following can be
factors in a hangover headache?
1. dehydration
2. malnutrition
3. dilated blood vessels
4. all of the above |
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The right answer is D.
All the factors may be involved in a throbbing
hangover headache. Alcohol's diuretic effect can leave
you dehydrated and low in valuable vitamins and
minerals. Alcohol may also cause the blood vessels in
your head to dilate, which may also contribute to your
headache. |
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5) Is it true that drinking alcohol
can be good for your heart?
1. no - it doesn't benefit the heart at all
2. no - in fact, drinking any alcohol increases your
risk of heart disease
3. yes - alcohol consumption helps to protect all of
us from heart disease
4. yes - moderate alcohol consumption does protect
people from heart disease, but only for men over 40,
and women who have gone through the menopause |
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The accurate answer is D.
Medical studies show that moderate drinking of between
1 and 2 units of alcohol a day has a protective effect
on the heart in men aged over 40 and in women who have
gone through the menopause, but not for other groups
of people. However, drinking more heavily can
contribute to some heart disorders, such as stroke and
high blood pressure. |
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6) How many calories does alcohol
provide per gram? (tip: carbohydrates give about 4kcal
per gram, and fat gives 9kcal)
1. it doesn't give any energy at all
2. about 3kcal
3. about 5kcal
4. about 7kcal |
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The right answer is D.
Alcohol is surprisingly high in calories - a unit of
around 8 grams provides 56kcal - and a recent survey
found that among men and women who drink alcohol in
the UK, alcohol contributed on average 8.1% and 5.7%
of their total energy intake. |
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7) According to Government statistics,
which age-group are most likely to drink heavily -
more than eight units a day for men or six units for
women?
1. 11-15 year olds
2. 16-24 year olds
3. 36-44 year olds
4. 65 and over |
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The right answer is B.
Sixteen to 24 year olds are particularly prone to
drinking too much alcohol (32% of men and 24% of
women). |
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8) How many units of alcohol are in
two big pub glasses (250ml) of a typical chardonnay?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6 |
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The right answer is D - 6 units.
People often think of a glass of wine being only one
unit, but that measurement was based on small, 125ml
glasses of weaker (around 8-9 percent abv) wine. These
days, glasses of wine are larger and the wine itself
tends to be stronger (around 12-14 per cent abv). |
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9) How many units of alcohol are in
three pints of strong lager?
1. 3 units
2. 6 units
3. 9 units
4. 12 units |
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The right answer is C - 9 units.
Beers tend to be stronger than in the past and an
estimate of one unit of alcohol per half a pint is no
longer a good guide. With recommended daily limits for
men at 3-4 units a day, it is very easy to drink more
than recommended. |
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10) Drinking too much alcohol may
increase the likelihood of which of these diseases?
1. liver cirrhosis
2. cancer
3. fertility problems
4. all of the above |
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The right answer is D.
Long term heavy drinking can contribute to a very wide
range of illnesses, which is why it is important for
your health to stick within the government's safe
daily drinking limits. |
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