HOSA Healthy Lifestyle:
Alcohol and Public Health
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How does alcohol affect a person?
Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system
depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine
into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes, but
the liver can only metabolize a little at a time, leaving the excess alcohol
to circulate the body.
Standard drink in the U.S
A standard drink is equal to 14 grams (.6 oz) of pure alcohol. 5 % in 12 oz
of beer 7% in 8 oz of malt liquor 12 % in 5 oz wine 40% in 1.5 ounces (1
shot) of 80-proof liquor
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Is beer or wine safer to drink than liquor?
No, one 12-oz beer has about the same amount of alcohol as one 5-ounce
glass of wine or 1.5 oz shot of liquor. It is the amount of alcohol consumed
that affects a person most, not the type of alcoholic drink.
Moderate Drinking
Having up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for
men. This definition refers to the amount consumed on any single day and
is not intended as an average over several days.
Is it safe to drink alcohol and drive?
No. Alcohol use slows reaction time and impairs judgment and
coordination, which are all skills needed to drive a car safely. The more
alcohol consumed, the greater the impairment.
Legal Limit for Drinking
Alcohol and Public Health
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How does alcohol affect a person?
Alcohol affects every organ in the body. It is a central nervous system
depressant that is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine
into the bloodstream. Alcohol is metabolized in the liver by enzymes, but
the liver can only metabolize a little at a time, leaving the excess alcohol
to circulate the body.
Standard drink in the U.S
A standard drink is equal to 14 grams (.6 oz) of pure alcohol. 5 % in 12 oz
of beer 7% in 8 oz of malt liquor 12 % in 5 oz wine 40% in 1.5 ounces (1
shot) of 80-proof liquor
0:03
/
0:15
Brainpower
Read More
Is beer or wine safer to drink than liquor?
No, one 12-oz beer has about the same amount of alcohol as one 5-ounce
glass of wine or 1.5 oz shot of liquor. It is the amount of alcohol consumed
that affects a person most, not the type of alcoholic drink.
Moderate Drinking
Having up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for
men. This definition refers to the amount consumed on any single day and
is not intended as an average over several days.
Is it safe to drink alcohol and drive?
No. Alcohol use slows reaction time and impairs judgment and
coordination, which are all skills needed to drive a car safely. The more
alcohol consumed, the greater the impairment.
Legal Limit for Drinking
