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Alcohol quiz

How much do you know about alcohol? Try the following quiz and find out.

1) What are the Government's recommended daily alcohol limits for men and women in the UK?

1. 1 unit for women, 2 for men
2. 1-2 units for women, 3-4 for men
3. 2-3 units for women, 3-4 for men
4. 4 units for men and women

2) On average, how quickly does the body process and break down one unit of alcohol?

1. half an hour
2. one hour
3. two hours
4. three hours

3) According to recent research, which of the following nations has the highest rate of binge-drinking among men?

1. UK
2. Finland
3. Italy
4. France

4) Which of the following can be factors in a hangover headache?

1. dehydration
2. malnutrition
3. dilated blood vessels
4. all of the above

5) Is it true that drinking alcohol can be good for your heart?

1. no - it doesn't benefit the heart at all
2. no - in fact, drinking any alcohol increases your risk of heart disease
3. yes - alcohol consumption helps to protect all of us from heart disease
4. yes - moderate alcohol consumption does protect people from heart disease, but only for men over 40, and women who have gone through the menopause

6) How many calories does alcohol provide per gram? (tip: carbohydrates give about 4kcal per gram, and fat gives 9kcal)

1. it doesn't give any energy at all
2. about 3kcal
3. about 5kcal
4. about 7kcal

7) According to Government statistics, which age-group are most likely to drink heavily - more than eight units a day for men or six units for women?

1. 11-15 year olds
2. 16-24 year olds
3. 36-44 year olds
4. 65 and over

8) How many units of alcohol are in two big pub glasses (250ml) of a typical chardonnay?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6

9) How many units of alcohol are in three pints of strong lager?

1. 3 units
2. 6 units
3. 9 units
4. 12 units

10) Drinking too much alcohol may increase the likelihood of which of these diseases?

1. liver cirrhosis
2. cancer
3. fertility problems
4. all of the above