How does eating before or while drinking alcohol affect alcohol absorption?
En español: Comer antes o mientras se bebe alcohol, ¿cómo influye en la absorción del alcohol?
A
It speeds up alcohol absorption
B
It slows alcohol absorption into the blood
Correct answer
C
It has no effect at all
D
It removes alcohol from the body completely
Why this is the correct answer
Food slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, whereas drinking on an empty stomach causes alcohol to pass into the blood more quickly.