Alcohol and Nutrition

The Indian Health Service has identified alcoholism as the most significant health problem of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Malnutrition is the main nutritional effect of alcohol/substance abuse through:

Ø Compromised food intake

Ø Impairment of digestion

Ø Impairment or alteration of nutrient absorption, use, or degradation

Malnutrition is caused by an unbalanced, insufficient, or excessive diet or by impaired absorption, assimilation, or use of foods.

Nutritionist TwoShoes: The topic of our presentation is alcohol and nutrition. This is going to be fun. Ready Eddie, here we go.

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