Question

After 2 hours, a person who consumes alcoholic beverages at the rate of one drink per hour is most likely to have a lower blood alcohol concentration if he or she: A) Has a full meal before drinking

B) Drinks water between alcoholic beverages
C) Waits for another hour before driving
D) Stops drinking alcohol altogether

Answer 1

Having a full meal before drinking often leads to a lower blood alcohol concentration, as food slows down alcohol absorption.

Step-by-step explanation:

After 2 hours, a person who consumes alcoholic beverages at the rate of one drink per hour is most likely to have a lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) if he or she has a full meal before drinking. Eating food can slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream which can lead to a lower BAC. Additionally, the body metabolizes alcohol at a constant rate, approximately 3.3 mmol/L (15 mg/dL) per hour, regardless of the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream. Therefore, stopping alcohol consumption altogether will also ensure no further increase in BAC.