April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Abuse and Nutrition

A healthy diet is important for everyone, but especially for those who drink alcohol regularly and/or in large amounts. Heavy users of alcohol may have different nutritional needs than the average person. Heavy drinkers may gain weight from their alcohol intake or may need extra vitamins and minerals. A registered dietitian can evaluate the diet to see if the heavy drinker is subject to nutritional problems related to alcohol intake.

Alcohol and Nutrition Claims

Should you have the glass of wine? Are two better? Wait, is beer going to give you the same benefits? What about vodka? Do you have to have a glass of alcohol each day? Can I have a drink only 3 days a week? Is alcohol good for my heart? Will it raise my risk of cancer if I have a drink? The attention and changing voice of alcohol and health claims is staggering!