IntoxicationQuestion 34 of 80
A patron who has eaten a full meal before drinking will generally:
a.Absorb alcohol more slowly than someone drinking on an empty stomach
b.Absorb alcohol faster
c.Never become intoxicated
d.Eliminate alcohol twice as fast
Explanation
Food in the stomach slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, so BAC rises more gradually. However, food does not prevent intoxication or speed up elimination. A patron eating while drinking can still become fully intoxicated over time.
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