1. 1. Alcohol increases appetite and decreases inhibitions
2. Recommendations:
A. ≤ 1 drink per day- women
B. ≤ 2 drinks per day- men
3. Alcohol affects the body in these ways:
A. Decreases vitamin activation
B. Decreases ability to utilize fat as fuel
C. Impairs digestion of foods and its’
absorption into the blood
D. Can cause inflammation of stomach,
pancreas, liver, and intestines
4. Alcohol = EMPTY calories!!!
BEER LIGHT BEER WINE COOLERS 80-PROOF WINE
LIQUOR
12 oz 12 oz 12 oz 1.5 Fl oz 5 Fl oz
130-230 kcals 55 - 95 kcals ~170 kcals ~ 100 kcals ~115kcals
(no mix)