This document discusses the effects of alcohol on appetite, health recommendations for alcohol consumption, and how alcohol impacts the body. It recommends no more than one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. Alcohol decreases vitamin activation, the ability to use fat for energy, and digestion/absorption of food while potentially causing inflammation of digestive organs. It also notes that alcohol contains empty calories without nutritional value.

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)