Question

Why would you advise someone not to drink alcohol before participating in an athletic event? a. It speeds up basal metabolism. b. It enhances temperature regulation c. It enhances fluid loss from the body. d. It promotes water retention e. It makes people nervous or jittery.

Answer 1

consumption of alcohol leads to dehydration of the body and people will feel drowsy, nervous and are not able to relax in an athletic event. alcohol consumption decreases the basal metabolism. hence the correct answer options are c) it enhances fluid loss from the body and e) it makes people nervous or jittery.