Adulthood- Alcohol
- Alcohol must be regarded as a foodstuff as in the body it can be broken down to provide energy
- it is metabolised in the liver to produce energy for the body, 29KJ(7Kcal)/gram
- studies have shown moderate consumption of alcohol regularly can help protect against CHD in those people most at risk (e.g 40+ men & post-menopausal women) - it raises HDL cholesterol & lowers LDL cholesterol so helps reduce blood problems which can lead to arteriosclerosis
- some alcoholic drinks contain a range of PHYTOCHEMICALS e.g red wine has POLYPHENOLS(group of chemical substances found in plants characterized by the presence of more than one phenol group per molecule. e.g they include flavonoids, tannins, lignins & phenylpropanoids.helps prevent disease as properties fight free radicals
- Guinness is an excellent source of iron
- alcohol consumed with food is absorbed more slowly therefore taking a longer time to have an affect on the body
- alcohol thins the blood and can prevent your blood from clotting- Whisky is good for thinning blood
- Created by: Kerry
- Created on: 22-05-13 12:52
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