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Energy Intake Estimates of Respondent-Measured Alcoholic Beverages

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: The aim of this study was to demonstrate a methodology for estimating detailed energy intake from alcoholic beverages. METHODS: Participants were 315 monthly drinkers who completed a drink-measuring exercise. Energy intake from alcohol and non-alcohol ingredients was calculated for all beverages consumed. RESULTS: Measured alcoholic beverages had on average 140 kilocalories, with 26% of the energy coming from non-alcohol ingredients. The average monthly kilocalorie intake, from all alcoholic beverage types, was 6423 kilocalories. Self-measured wine and spirits drinks contained more energy than reference standards for size and ethanol concentration. CONCLUSIONS: Amount and sources of kilocalories differ by drink type, gender, age, education and BMI. Researchers and consumers should be aware of this variation and its sources.

Source: Alcohol and Alcoholism

DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agn081

Authors: J. Tujague, W. C. Kerr

Institutions: University of California, Berkeley, Public Health Institute, Alcohol Research Group

Language: English

Topic: Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: World Health Organization, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism