Alcohol can lead to nutrient deficiencies because:
A) alcohol accounts for about 50 of the daily caloric intake in heavy drinkers.
B) a heavy drinker's diet often provides too little thiamin and vitamins A and C.
C) alcohol is an empty-calorie food.
D) alcohol in excess is directly toxic to body tissues.
E) All of the above
Question 2
Women who drink regularly or binge drink during pregnancy are at risk for having infants with ____.
A) nutrient toxicities
B) excess body fat
C) fetal alcohol syndrome
D) alcoholism
E) All of the above
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