Which of the Following Statements About Alcohol Consumption and Malnutrition

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about alcohol consumption and malnutrition is false?

• A)Alcohol contributes to malnutrition because it adds calories to the diet but few nutrients.
• B)Alcohol contributes to malnutrition by reducing the absorption of nutrients
• C)Alcohol consumption causes weight loss
• D)Alcohol contributes to malnutrition by altering the storage,metabolism,and excretion of some nutrients

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Underlying Asset

The financial asset upon which a derivative instrument, such as a futures or options contract, is based.

Convertible Bond

A bond with an option allowing the bondholder to exchange the bond for a specified number of shares of common stock in the firm. The conversion ratio specifies the number of shares. The conversion price is the current value of the shares for which the bond may be exchanged. The conversion premium is the excess of the bond’s value over the conversion value.

Straight-Bond Value

The value of a bond calculated without considering any embedded options, based purely on its coupon payments and maturity value.

Conversion Value

The monetary value of a convertible security if it were converted into a different form, usually shares of the company's common stock.