HLTH 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Blood Alcohol Content, Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase, Isopropyl Alcohol
16 Jun 2016
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In moderation, alcohol= enhance social occasions by loosening inhibitions and creating a feeling of relaxation, but unhealthy=impair body functions in the long term. Definition of alcohol: the intoxicating ingredient in fermented or distilled beverages, a colorless, pungent liquid. Alcohol= ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in the textbook, methanol and isopropyl alcohol=highly toxic if consumed. Wines= fermenting the juices of grapes or other fruits (sugars of juices react with yeast= ethanol and other by products) (9-14%), fortified wine (sherry, port, madeira) (20%) Hard liquor= distilling brewed or fermented grains (35-50%) One drink: the amount of beverage that typically contains 13. 6 grams of alcohol aka the standard drink, typical serving of drinks is larger than a single standard drink e. g. Mixed drinks have more than one type of hard liquor. Calorie content: 7 calories per gram, one drink= 100-120 calories-more from carbohydrates in beer light beer= less calories.
