How much do you know about alcohol?

Alcohol quiz

How much do you know about alcohol? Try the following quiz and find out.

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1) What are the recommended daily alcohol limits for men and women?

a- 1 unit for women, 2 for men
b- 1-2 units for women, 3-4 for men
c- 2-3 units for women, 3-4 for men
d- 4 units for men and women

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2) On average, how quickly does the body process and break down one unit of alcohol?

a- half an hour
b- one hour
c- two hours
d- three hours

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3) According to recent research, which of the following nations has the highest rate of binge-drinking among men?

a- UK
b- Finland
c- Italy
d- France

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4) Which of the following can be factors in a hangover headache?

a- dehydration
b- malnutrition
c- dilated blood vessels
d- all of the above

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5) Is it true that drinking alcohol can be good for your heart?

a- no - it doesn't benefit the heart at all
b- no - in fact, drinking any alcohol increases your risk of heart disease
c- yes - alcohol consumption helps to protect all of us from heart disease
d- yes - moderate alcohol consumption does protect people from heart disease, but only for men over 40, and women who have gone through the menopause

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6) How many calories does alcohol provide per gram? (tip: carbohydrates give about 4kcal per gram, and fat gives 9kcal)

a- it doesn't give any energy at all
b- about 3kcal
c- about 5kcal
d- about 7kcal

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7) According to Government statistics, which age-group are most likely to drink heavily - more than eight units a day for men or six units for women?

a- 11-15 year olds
b- 16-24 year olds
c- 36-44 year olds
d- 65 and over

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8) How many units of alcohol are in two big pub glasses (250ml) of a typical chardonnay?

a- 2
b- 3
c- 4
d- 6

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9) How many units of alcohol are in three pints of strong lager?

a- 3 units
b- 6 units
c- 9 units
d-12 units

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10) Drinking too much alcohol may increase the likelihood of which of these diseases?

a- liver cirrhosis
b- cancer
c- fertility problems
d- all of the above

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1) The right answer is C.

Even if you only drink alcohol once a week, it is best not to exceed these limits, as binge drinking increases the likelihood of you having an accident or acting in a way that you later regret - as well as having potential long term health consequences.
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2) The right answer is B.

Although your body's ability to process alcohol depends on various factors including your sex, size and age the body generally breaks down alcohol at a rate of about one unit per hour. What's more there's no way you can reduce this time.
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3) The right answer is A.

As a proportion of occasions when people drink alcohol, UK drinkers binge drink on more than 25 per cent more occasions than drinkers in Finland, and on over three and four times as many occasions as drinkers in Italy and France respectively.
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4) The right answer is D.

All the factors may be involved in a throbbing hangover headache. Alcohol's diuretic effect can leave you dehydrated and low in valuable vitamins and minerals. Alcohol may also cause the blood vessels in your head to dilate, which may also contribute to your headache.
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5) The accurate answer is D.

Medical studies show that moderate drinking of between 1 and 2 units of alcohol a day has a protective effect on the heart in men aged over 40 and in women who have gone through the menopause, but not for other groups of people. However, drinking more heavily can contribute to some heart disorders, such as stroke and high blood pressure.
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6) The right answer is D.

Alcohol is surprisingly high in calories - a unit of around 8 grams provides 56kcal - and a recent survey found that among men and women who drink alcohol in the UK, alcohol contributed on average 8.1% and 5.7% of their total energy intake.
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7) The right answer is B.

Sixteen to 24 year olds are particularly prone to drinking too much alcohol (32% of men and 24% of women).
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8) The right answer is D - 6 units.

People often think of a glass of wine being only one unit, but that measurement was based on small, 125ml glasses of weaker (around 8-9 percent abv) wine. These days, glasses of wine are larger and the wine itself tends to be stronger (around 12-14 per cent abv).
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9) The right answer is C - 9 units.

Beers tend to be stronger than in the past and an estimate of one unit of alcohol per half a pint is no longer a good guide. With recommended daily limits for men at 3-4 units a day, it is very easy to drink more than recommended.
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10) The right answer is D.

Long term heavy drinking can contribute to a very wide range of illnesses, which is why it is important for your health to stick within the government's safe daily drinking limits.
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Stay healthy, look for help~

Great thread, Anjiana. Very informative. I'm a social drinker myself if that. I'll drink on my birthday, Christmas and New Year's and a bit in between and may drink a little more if I"m dating someone who likes to have a few beer"s if we go out, but I am always weary of my consumption. It's very easy to become an alcoholic.

A couple of glasses of wine is great for the heart, but exerxcise will create greater health benifits for the heart, according to medical reports. So don't just rely on alcohol to keep your ticker in shape.

Regular consumption of 2 to 3 ounces of alcohol everyday increases the risk of osteoporosis. Alcohol interferes with the absorption and use of calcium and vitamin D.;)

I fall between being a "social drinker" and "not drinking at all". I think I've had all of two or three drinks this year. I have a very low tolerance for alcohol. I swear I can take a few sips from a wine cooler and feel woozy and my head hurts. :o

Below are BUPA's articles and factsheets on alcohol.

Factsheet: Sensible drinking
This factsheet covers the causes and treatments for problem drinking.

Article: A step-by-step guide to alcohol
What do you think? Does alcohol only affect your brain, or does it affect the whole of your body?

Article: What alcohol does to your mind and body
The immediate effects of alcohol on the human body are fairly apparent, but have you ever thought about the other side-effects? We don't just mean headaches and nausea ...

Article: Can I drink alcohol during my pregnancy?
Alcohol is, for many, one of life's pleasures and roughly nine out of 10 women enjoy an alcoholic drink. But is alcohol safe in pregnancy?

Article: Alcohol dependence and how to cut down
Having a pattern of needing or wanting a drink can be hard to change. Some people find it much harder to control their alcohol consumption than others, and there are biological aspects to this.

Test: Check your weekly alcohol levels
The medically recommended units of alcohol per week is 14 for women and 21 for men. How do you compare? Take a minute to try this test - it'll tell you how many units of alcohol you've consumed.


Get healthy~

I don't drink anymore. And I don't drink any less!! HONK!!

I don't understand people who don't drink. Imagine getting up in the morning and knowing that's as good as you're going to feel all day. Dean Martin

You can't be a Real Country unless you have a BEER and an airline -- it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a BEER.
Frank Zappa :p :D :cool:

I don't drink anymore. And I don't drink any less!! HONK!!

I don't understand people who don't drink. Imagine getting up in the morning and knowing that's as good as you're going to feel all day. Dean Martin

You can't be a Real Country unless you have a BEER and an airline -- it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a BEER.
Frank Zappa :p :D :cool:

LOVE THESE QUOTES! Never heard the Zappa one before!

If you are watching your weight:

Alcohol can add hundreds of calories to your daily intake, which can make the difference between weight loss, maintaining your current weight, or gaining weight. A single glass of beer or wine can contain at least 100 calories. Having a few drinks 3-4 nights a week could be adding 1,000 unforeseen calories to your diet. Alcohol also acts as an appetite stimulant, and can lead you to eat or crave foods that are not within with your weight-loss plan. If you are dieting or are simply having trouble getting rid of that last little bit of fat, keep your alcohol intake to a minimum.

Get healthy~