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Which factor affects your blood alcohol level the most?

Your age
Your weight
How fast you drink
Type of alcohol consumed

The correct answer is: How fast you drink

The factor that affects your blood alcohol level the most is the speed at which you drink. This is primarily because the body metabolizes alcohol at a relatively constant rate, so consuming alcohol rapidly can lead to a quicker rise in blood alcohol concentration (BAC) before the body has a chance to process what has already been consumed. When someone drinks quickly, they can consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period, pushing their BAC to higher levels, increasing the risk of impairment or intoxication. While factors such as age, weight, and the type of alcohol consumed can influence BAC to some degree, they are not as critical as how quickly one drinks. For example, a person's weight may help to determine how alcohol is distributed in their body, but if they drink very quickly, the rapid intake can overwhelm their body’s ability to process it. Similarly, while different types of alcohol can have varying alcohol by volume (ABV) percentages, the speed of consumption is a more pressing factor in determining immediate BAC levels.