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USA Legislation to be passed about Calorie content on Liquor Bottles

By Peter Cutforth

June 16, 2013

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Are you aware of how many calories your favourite alcoholic drink contains? Would it surprise you to learn that one standard glass of wine can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate or that a pint of beer can have as many or more calories than a packet of crisps? Most people don’t consider the fact that with regular drinking at a high rate, drinkers can notice a significant increase in their weight.

Drinking in moderation is the best way of overcoming weight gain caused by excessive drinking. That means not exceeding the daily recommended amount for males and females and also not drinking heavily every day but leaving at least a 48 hour gap between heavy drinking sessions, however reading the calorific content of alcohol can help drinkers make the right choices.

In the USA legislation has been tabled that will see alcoholic beverages getting nutritional labels like those seen on food packaging, however this will only apply if producers want this information conveyed to consumers, in other words it is not going to be mandatory.

This article from http://latino.foxnews.com explains:

For the first time, the Treasury Department, which regulates alcohol, said beer, wine and spirits companies can use labels that include serving size, servings per container, calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat per serving. Such package labels have never before been approved.

However since the labels are voluntary, it will be up to beverage companies to decide whether to use them on their products.

Source: http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2013/06/03/calorie-count-and-nutrition-labels-may-soon-be-required-on-all-bottled-alcohol/

The ruling would allow the labels to declare alcohol content as a percentage of alcohol by volume, the approach favoured by the beer industry as well as display calorie content on the label.

Making better choices:

  • If you are weight conscious, control your calorie intake by alternating one alcoholic drink with a glass of water, this helps the drinker stay hydrated and also limits the number of alcoholic drinks you consume in a night.
  • Never ever drink alcoholic drinks on an empty stomach and if you do intend on snacking while drinking, which is recommended, choose healthier options rather than unhealthy, greasy options which normally accompany a night of drinking such as crisps, chips, burgers and other fast foods.
  • Eat a healthier dinner before you start drinking rather than drink on an empty stomach. Order or cook before you start drinking so you’re not tempted to go for the less healthy options once you start downing alcohol.
  • Pace yourself by taking small sips and again don’t feel pressurized into keeping up with your friends. Drink at a pace that you are comfortable with and avoid binge drinking.
  • Remember just because something is labelled “light” doesn’t mean it won’t make you drunk and it also doesn’t mean that it is “fat free” – drink in moderation and responsibly to ensure that you do not suffer weight gain or become overly intoxicated by alcohol.

 

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