Which of the following is true regarding alcoholic beverages containing caffeine?
a. The FDA has banned their sales
b. The time to intoxication is slowed by the caffeine
c. The presence of caffeine slows down consumption
d. The caffeine slows the development of alcohol-induced impairment
Question 2
You are working as a nutrition consultant in a women's health clinic and have been advising patients to make sure they consume about 400 micrograms of folate every day. One patient is aware that folate helps prevent birth defects but she isn't sure why she should take it if she is not pregnant. Which of the following is the most appropriate reply?
a. The folate supplementation prevents pernicious anemia, which increases the risk of spina bifida
b. The folate supplementation is needed to ensure a large store that can be utilized by the growing fetus
c. As long as supplementation begins the day pregnancy is confirmed, there is no risk of defects
d. The neural tube develops early on in pregnancy, oftentimes before the woman realizes she is pregnant
Typical Caffeine Content of Chocolate and Several Beverages
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A Jolt of Caffeine
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