FSN 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Alcohol Dehydrogenase, Small Intestine, Antiseptic
17 Nov 2016
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The active ingredient in all legally-made alcoholic beverages. Is a food (has calories) but not digested. Can cause significant harm to babies in the womb. Process into the body: mouth, throat, stomach, small intestine, bloodstream. +/- 10% absorbed into bloodstream from stomach. +/- 85% of the alcohol enters the small intestine and is then absorbed into bloodstream. 80% to 90% of absorption occurs within the first 30-60 minutes. +/- 5% to 10% of the alcohol ingested is eliminated unchanged through breath, sweat, and urine. Liver metabolizes approximately . 6 ounces of ethanol per hour. More easily intoxicated just before and during period. Slows the process of alcohol entering the small intestine. Bread, pasta, pizza, etc. do not absorb alcohol. Greasy foods, olive oil, butter, etc. do nothing to affect ingested alcohol. Vitamin b: alcohol impairs nutrient absorption and prevents nutrients from being fully utilized in the body.
