NUSCTX 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Neuropeptide, Blood Sugar, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
20 Apr 2016
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Alcohol drastically raises insulin levels, drop in blood sugar. Alcohol contributes to malnutrition: replace more nutrient dense energy sources and reduce nutrient intake. Protein/fat/ carb intake decreased and consumption of micronutrients fall below recommended amounts: interfere with nutrient absorption. Causes inflammation of stomach/ pancreas/ intestine which impairs digestion and absorption: alcohol is associated to obesity. Because drinking stimulate appetite, calories consumed as alcohol more likely to be deposited as fat in abdominal region. Affects baby: reduction of brain size and central nervous system. The more alcohol in one"s system, the more severely it affects the brain. Persistent desire/ unsuccessful effots to cut down or control alc use. Great deal of time spent in activities to obtain, use alcohol or recover from its effects. Recurrent alc use resulting in failure to fulfill obligations at work, school or home. Alc taken in larger amounts or over longer period that intended. Alcohol use continued despite knowing its harmful effects.
