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Alcohol
Use Sparingly
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Serving Size
5 fluid ounces table wine, 12 fluid ounces beer
or 1-1/2 ounces liquor (80 proof)
One serving of an alcoholic beverage is the amount which provides
approximately 12 grams of alcohol. |
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Alcohol should be limited to 1 serving for women
and no more than 2 servings for men on days it is consumed. Daily
consumption is not recommended. Alcohol is not a
nutrient and has little
nutritional value. Its effect on metabolism is to increase fat
storage. As a result, excess weight gain is a common side effect of
too much alcohol consumption. |
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Take this preliminary
to see if your condition could respond to treatment. |
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