NUTRITION AND YOU
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ISBN: 9781323444764
Author: Blake
Publisher: PEARSON C
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Chapter 9, Problem 6TF
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To examine: Whether the statement “Alcohol provides 7 calories per gram” is true or false.
Concept introduction: Alcohol is substance that is psychoactive that is also the active ingredient in recreational drinks such as wine, beer and other types of liquor. The main alcohol present in these recreational liquors is ethanol. Alcohol acts on the central nervous system and thus creates alcohol intoxication, euphoria, reduces anxiety and many more. Alcohol is also highly addictive and it’s over consumption leads to liver failure.
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