Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding the Health

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption?

• A) Alcohol has an anticlotting effect on the blood.
• B) Alcohol lowers the risk of heart disease by increasing low-density lipoproteins-the good cholesterol.
• C) Alcohol enhances the body's sensitivity to insulin, which may lower the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
• D) As a depressant, alcohol may help reduce stress.

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