Which Statement About the Nutritional Impact of Alcohol Is CORRECT

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the nutritional impact of alcohol is CORRECT?

• A)Alcohol provides few kcalories,so its consumption may lead people to be deficient in energy.
• B)Alcohol contains B vitamins,so it is an acceptable substitute for grain products.
• C)As the percent of kcalories from alcohol increases,the risk of deficiency increases.
• D)Alcohol is typically substituted for fat in the diet.

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine, resulting in the buildup of phenylketones in the blood and their presence in the urine. The accumulation of phenylketones results in mental retardation.

Albinism

A genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin pigment, resulting in little or no color in the skin, hair, and eyes.

Epithelial

Pertains to the tissues composed of layers of cells that line the surfaces and cavities of organs and structures throughout the body.

Connective

Relating to or denoting tissues that support, bind, or separate other tissues or organs, characterized by few cells and abundant extracellular matrix.