The holidays are here and that means parties, family celebrations and
get-togethers with friends. Often, the festivities include drinking alcohol. While drinking in moderation is okay, it's in your best health interest not to become too "merry."
Moderate drinking is defined by the federal government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. Drinking patterns are just as important as the amount. One to two drinks per day doesn't mean you can drink a "week's worth" of alcohol over a period of a few hours or a few days. The following counts as a drink:
- 12 fluid ounces of regular beer
- Five fluid ounces of wine
- One and one-half fluid ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits
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Source: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are under the care of a doctor and receive advice contrary to the information contained in this mailer, follow the doctor's advice. See your doctor if you are experiencing any symptoms or health problems.
