Quiz: Alcohol Myths and Facts
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Which of the following is a benefit of heavy drinking?
Lower cholesterol
Lower blood pressure
Lower risk of cancer
None of the above
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How many drinks per week make a woman a "heavy drinker?"
8
14
18
21
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Name a risk of heavy drinking.
Diabetes
Cirrhosis
Cancer
All of the above
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Heavy drinking can shrink your brain.
True
False
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A few drinks could be good for your heart.
True
False
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Middle-aged and older occasional to moderate drinkers will outlive their teetotaler friends.
True
False
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If you don’t drink, start. It’s good for your heart.
True
False
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A glass or two of red wine can make you less likely to get:
Heart disease
Breast cancer
Both of the above
Neither of the above
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Which has the most calories?
1 glass of red wine (5 ounces)
1 glass of white wine (5 ounces)
1 pina colada (9 ounces)
1 beer (12 ounces)
10 / 14
Alcohol can keep your mind sharp as you age.
True
False
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How much of all the alcohol Americans drink each year goes during binge drinking sessions?
15%
30%
50%
75%
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Most binge drinkers are alcoholics.
True
False
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Caffeine and alcohol make a dangerous pair.
True
False
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Alcohol hits women harder than men.
True
False