Which of the Following Statements About Alcohol Consumption and Malnutrition

question 17

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Alcohol contributes to malnutrition because it adds kcalories 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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