New U.S Guidance Says to Consume Less Alcohol. What Does that Mean?
The article shares the history of alcohol dietary guidelines going back to 1980, which have all included specific guidance for alcohol consumption. The most recent guidelines do not have specific guidelines but rather a message of drinking less. Research has shown that even low levels of alcohol can have negative health consequences especially when looking at alcohol and cancer rates. Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project discusses the importance of providing information including fatalities related to excessive drinking, serving sizes so people understand how much they are drinking and Dry January as a way to improve health and reflect on your relationship with alcohol.