An Example of Someone with Alcohol Intake That Meets the American

question 28

Multiple Choice

An example of someone with alcohol intake that meets the American Cancer Society recommendations to help reduce risk of cancer is:

• A) a woman who drinks two glasses of wine every day.
• B) a woman who drinks heavily at parties, but otherwise does not drink.
• C) a man who drinks one or two beers 3 nights each week.
• D) a man who drinks 4 or 5 drinks once a week.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to try to rid the body of unwanted calories in an effort to control weight or shape.

Eating Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person's health or well-being.

Laxative

A substance used to stimulate or facilitate bowel movements, often used to treat constipation.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by compulsive starvation and extreme weight loss and accompanied by a distorted body image.