ServSafe Alcohol Practice Exam

Which statement is true when comparing men and women under similar drinking circumstances?

1. A man will have a higher BAC than a woman

2. A lean man will have a higher BAC than a man with a large amount of body fat

3. A woman who has eaten will have a higher BAC than a woman who has not

4. A man drinking gin and tonic will have a higher BAC than a man drinking vodka and cranberry juice

The correct answer is: A man drinking gin and tonic will have a higher BAC than a man drinking vodka and cranberry juice

The concept of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is influenced by various factors, including gender, body composition, food intake, and the type of alcohol consumed. Specifically, in comparing men and women under similar drinking circumstances, the first statement aligns with established scientific understanding. Generally, a man will have a higher BAC than a woman when both consume the same amount of alcohol in similar conditions. This is due to physiological differences, such as body water percentage and the presence of enzymes that metabolize alcohol, where women typically have a higher body fat percentage and lower body water percentage compared to men. The comparison of body composition in the second statement suggests that a lean man may have a higher BAC than a man with more body fat. While this can be true, it lacks the generality for a broad comparison between genders. In the third statement about women, consuming food does impact the rate of alcohol absorption, but it does not guarantee a higher BAC. In fact, food can lead to a lower BAC because it slows down alcohol absorption into the bloodstream. The last statement comparing BAC between two different types of alcoholic beverages does not accurately reflect the influence of alcohol concentration and consumption. The type of mixer does affect the total alcohol content consumed but comparing the effects solely based on drink