NTR 301 -- Spotlight on alcohol
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What is the common form of alcohol?
ethanol
How much energy does alcohol provide?
7 calories per gram
What does alcohol provide for the body?
provides energy but has no other nutritional values; acts as a drug
Digestion of alcohol…
no digestion is required
Where is absorption of alcohol the most efficient?
small intestines
How is alcohol metabolized?
in the liver through alcohol dehydrogenase
What is alcohol?
a depressant that disrupts communication and causes a neurotransmitter imbalance
What can heavy drinking lead to for the GI tract?
esophagitis and gastritis
What are the benefits of moderate drinking of alcohol?
reduced mortality, reducing insulin resistance, and protecting against heart disease by improving “good” cholesterol levels and reducing blood clotting
What are the harms of heavy drinking of alcohol?
sever liver damage, fatty liver, liver fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, alcohol hepatitis, and fetal alcohol syndrome