| Facts: | Meaning: |
| Muscle holds more water than fat | More water = Lower BAC |
| Muscle absorbs more alcohol than fat | Less alcohol in blood stream = Lower BAC |
| 58% of avg Men's weight is water | More water = Lower BAC |
| 49% of avg Women's weight is water | Less Water = Higher BAC |
| Alcohol is a water soluble lipid | Alcohol begins absorption and digestion soon after ingestion |
| High protein, fat and carbohydrate foods are metabolized at a slower rate | More food in stomach to absorb alcohol = Lower BAC |
| Carbonation increases alcohol absorption rate | Sodas, Champagne, Wine Coolers = Higher BAC |