True or False? Alcohol is a stimulant that speeds up the central nervous system
False
True or False? Once alcohol gets into the bloodstream it will be carried throughout the body, into tissues and organs (e.g. th
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True or False? Alcohol is a stimulant that speeds up the central nervous system
False
True or False? Once alcohol gets into the bloodstream it will be carried throughout the body, into tissues and organs (e.g. the brain).
True
True or False? The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is called Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).
True
(True or False?)The body uses chemicals in the liver to break down (metabolize) the alcohol so that it can be eliminated from the body.
True
(True or False?) Approximately 60% of the alcoholic content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream. The remaining 40% will be eliminated through a person's breath, sweat, and urine.
False
One Standard Drink of BEER is 12 ounces (341 mL) of beer (including cider) with 5% alcohol.
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One Standard Drink of WINE is 5 ounces (142 mL) of wine with 12% alcohol.
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One Standard Drink of SPIRITS is 1.5 ounces (43 mL) of spirits with 40% alcohol.
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What is the formula to calculate a standard drink?
60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces)
For example, a drink containing 40% alcohol would require a serving size of 1.5 ounces to be considered a Standard Drink. The calculation is: 60 ÷ 40 = 1.5
How many ounces would it take for spirits containing 30% alcohol to equal a Standard Drink?
2 ounces
Shots and shooters should not be served in round-bottomed vials or test tubes. They should be served in a self-supporting, flat-bottomed container. The customer must be able to put the drink down so they are not forced to drink the entire serving at once.
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