Low risk alcohol consumption
This lesson discusses low risk alcohol consumption and the impact of drinking on an unborn baby.
Low risk alcohol consumption
This lesson discusses low risk alcohol consumption and the impact of drinking on an unborn baby.
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- Definition of 'low risk'
- Units of alcohol (guidance and NHS advice)
- Impact of drinking on pregnancy
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5 Questions
Q1.
Alcohol is an example of:
A pain killer
A stimulant
An hallucinogen
Q2.
What is the name of the substance found in beer, wine and spirits?
Juice
Vinegar
Q3.
What could be short term effects of alcohol use?
Coma
Impaired judgement
Slurred speech
Q4.
Which two of the following organs can be damaged by drinking too much alcohol?
Brain and heart
Liver and pancreas
Stomach and kidneys
Q5.
Alcohol is a legal depressant?
False
5 Questions
Q1.
How many units is in a large glass of wine?
1
1.5
2
Q2.
It is recommended that an adult does not consume more than 14 units per week. But what is a unit?
A cupboard where alcohol is kept.
One pint of beer or a medium glass of wine.
Q3.
How long does it take the body to break down a unit of alcohol?
It depends on whether you've been drinking, beer, wine or vodka
It takes no time at all, because I've built up a high tolerance level
Q4.
What's generally considered to be the "safe" limit for drinking while pregnant?
A few drinks a week.
One drink a month.
One drink each day.
Q5.
Children outgrow foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?
True