Friday, January 14, 2005

U.S. Dietary Guidelines and wine


The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released, and this is what it had to say about wine consumption:
  1. Those who choose to drink alcoholic beverages should do so sensibly and in moderation - defined as the consumption of up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.
  2. Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed by some individuals, including those who cannot restrict their alcohol intake, women of childbearing age who may become pregnant, pregnant and lactating women, children and adolescents, individuals taking medications that can interact with alcohol, and those with specific medical conditions.
  3. Alcoholic beverages should be avoided by individuals engaging in activities that require attention, skill, or coordination, such as driving or operating machinery.
As far as #1 goes, as long as a drink is defined as a 16oz pour of wine, I'm good.
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