5 alcohol facts you should know in Covid 19 lockdown. People are drinking more at home in isolation than ever before. Is it the new norm? We were just getting into the sober curious mode when life took a turn for the worse. But alcohol is not really the answer. Drinking in the evening can prevent you from sleeping and create more depression, especially now with so many people out of work and far from their loved ones. See if you know the answer to all 5 alcohol facts..
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1 True or False: Alcohol effects women differently than men
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True
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False
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Biologically, women tend to have more fat than men, which means alcohol is absorbed more slowly and remains in the bloodstream longer.
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2 How many calories are in one glass (5 oz) of red wine
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50
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200
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125
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150
Correct!Wrong!125 calories
125 empty calories. What's a good, healthy food that you can have instead?
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3 What is considered moderate drinking
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Men: 2 drinks; Women 1
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Men: 1 drink; Women 1
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Men: 3 drinks; Women 2
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Men: 2 drinks; Women 2
Correct!Wrong!Men: 2 drinks; Women 1
That's right. Two drinks for men and one for women. Don't forget about the biological make-up of each gender.
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4 True or False: It’s safer to drink on a full stomach
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True
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False
Correct!Wrong!True
Techincally, it's better to drink on a full stomach. But, is drinking really ever truly safe?
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5 Which of the following is NOT a sign of alcohol poisoning
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Blue-tinged skin
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Passing out and can’t be woken up
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Diarrhea
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Vomiting
Correct!Wrong!Diarrhea
Alcohol can cause diarreah and a slew of digestive issues. But for the purpose of being aware of Alcohol poisoning,
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