The Exciting World of Standard Drinks!

What is considered a standard drink?

a) a 12-ounce can of beer

b) a 7-ounce glass of wine

c) a shot (1.5 ounces) of liquor

d) a 5-ounce glass of wine

Answer:

The correct answer is d) a 5-ounce glass of wine.

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of standard drinks? Today, we're going to explore what is considered a standard drink and why a 5-ounce glass of wine is not one of them.

A standard drink is defined as containing 14 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. In this case, a 12-ounce can of beer, a 7-ounce glass of wine, and a shot of liquor all contain approximately the same amount of pure alcohol, which is 0.6 ounces.

However, a 5-ounce glass of wine contains less than 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol, making it not considered a standard drink. The standard drink sizes typically include a 12-ounce can of beer, a 7-ounce glass of wine, and a shot, which is approximately 1.5 ounces of liquor.