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1. True or False
On average, the body can metabolize approximately 2 standard drinks in one
hour. - ANSWER False, On average, the body can metabolize approximately 1
standard drink per hour.
2. True or False
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is called Blood Alcohol
Concentration (BAC). - ANSWER True, Blood Alcohol Concentration is
measured by the amount of alcohol (milligrams) found in 100 milliliters of
blood and is shown in grams per 100mL.
3. True or False
The body uses chemicals in the liver to break down (metabolize) the alcohol so
that it can be eliminated from the body. - ANSWER True, The body uses
chemicals in the liver to break down (metabolize) the alcohol so that it can be
eliminated from the body.
4. True of False
,Approximately 60% of the alcoholic content will be slowly eliminated from the
bloodstream. The remaining 40% will be eliminated through a person's breath,
sweat, and urine. - ANSWER False, Approximately 90% of the alcoholic
content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. The remaining 10%
will be eliminated through a person's breath, sweat, and urine.
5. 1.5 ounces (43 mL) with 40% alcohol is one Standard Drink of: Beer, Wine
or Spirits? - ANSWER Spirits, One Standard Drink of SPIRITS is 1.5
ounces (43 mL) with 40% alcohol.
6. 5 ounces (142 mL) with 12% alcohol is one Standard Drink of: Beer, Wine
or Spirits - ANSWER Wine, One Standard Drink of WINE is 5 ounces (142
mL) with 12% alcohol.
7. 12 ounces (341 mL) with 5% alcohol is one Standard Drink of: Beer, Wine
or Spirits? - ANSWER Beer, One Standard Drink of BEER is 12 ounces
(341 mL) with 5% alcohol.
8. What is the formula for calculating a Standard Drink?
10 / alcohol % = amount (in ounces)
25 / alcohol % = amount (in ounces)
60 / alcohol % = amount (in ounces) - ANSWER The formula for calculating a
Standard Drink is: 60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces).
9. How many Standard Drinks are there in 3 ounces of spirits with 40%
alcohol?
1 Standard drink
, 2 standard drinks
3 standard drinks - ANSWER A drink that contains 3 ounces of spirits with
40% alcohol equals 2 Standard Drinks (3 ounces ÷ 1.5 ounces = 2 Standard
Drinks).
10.True or False
An older person who drinks the same amount of alcohol as a younger person
will likely have a higher BAC level. - ANSWER As people age, their ability to
metabolize alcohol decreases.
11.True or False
Eating foods that are high in fat and protein before or while drinking, will help
to slow down alcohol absorption. - ANSWER True, Food absorbs alcohol,
keeping it in the stomach longer which slows down the rate at which it is
absorbed into the bloodstream.
12.True or False
The Government of Canada issues licenses for the sale and service of alcohol in
Ontario - ANSWER False, The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
(AGCO), which is an arm's length agency of the Ontario Government, issues
licenses for the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario. The AGCO can also
suspend or revoke a license.
13.True or False