NUTRITN 130 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Cardiovascular Disease, Cirrhosis, Small Intestine

• School: UMASS-Amherst
• Department: Nutrition
• Course: NUTRITN 130
• Professor: Claire P. Norton

Document Summary

Identify the organs involved in alcohol absorption: stomach, small intestine. List and discuss the determinants of alcohol absorption and metabolism: rate of alcohol absorption is determined by, sex, body size, food consumed, amount and frequency a person drinks. List the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption: stress and anxiety reduction, appetite improvement, lower rates of heart disease, possible lower risks for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and liver disease. List the health outcomes associated with heavy drinking. Cirrhosis: cancer, heart disease, malnutrition, obesity, nervous disorders, psychological disturbances. Describe fas and fae and alcohol intake recommendations for pregnancy.