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1) What are the Government's
recommended daily alcohol limits for men and women in
the UK?
1. 1 unit for women, 2 for men
2. 1-2 units for women, 3-4 for men
3. 2-3 units for women, 3-4 for men
4. 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?
1. half an hour
2. one hour
3. two hours
4. 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?
1. UK
2. Finland
3. Italy
4. France |
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4) Which of the following can be
factors in a hangover headache?
1. dehydration
2. malnutrition
3. dilated blood vessels
4. all of the above |
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5) Is it true that drinking alcohol
can be good for your heart?
1. no - it doesn't benefit the heart at all
2. no - in fact, drinking any alcohol increases your
risk of heart disease
3. yes - alcohol consumption helps to protect all of
us from heart disease
4. 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)
1. it doesn't give any energy at all
2. about 3kcal
3. about 5kcal
4. 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?
1. 11-15 year olds
2. 16-24 year olds
3. 36-44 year olds
4. 65 and over |
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8) How many units of alcohol are in
two big pub glasses (250ml) of a typical chardonnay?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6 |
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9) How many units of alcohol are in three pints of
strong lager?
1. 3 units
2. 6 units
3. 9 units
4. 12 units |
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10) Drinking too much alcohol may
increase the likelihood of which of these diseases?
1. liver cirrhosis
2. cancer
3. fertility problems
4. all of the above |
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