Which Statement Is Characteristic of the Effect of Alcohol on Body

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement is characteristic of the effect of alcohol on body weight?

• A)Alcohol yields no energy, so it does not affect body weight.
• B)Alcohol is low in kcalories and has very little effect on body weight.
• C)Alcohol slows down the body's use of fat, causing more fat to be stored.
• D)Alcohol speeds up the body's metabolism and discourages the storage of body fat.
• E)Alcohol slows down the central nervous system, which encourages binge eating.

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