US to Remove Daily Alcohol Limit from Dietary Guidelines
US to Remove Daily Alcohol Limit from Dietary Guidelines
馃嵑 Uncle Sam Says Bottoms Up
The US government plans to eliminate its longstanding dietary guideline recommending adults limit alcohol intake to 1-2 drinks per day, according to Reuters.
This change follows earlier discussions in March about adding new warning labels on alcohol products, though research on cigarette warning labels suggested limited effectiveness in changing consumer behavior.
Key points:
- Current guideline: 1-2 drinks daily limit
- Complete removal planned
- Follows March 2025 warning label initiative
This represents a significant shift in official health policy regarding alcohol consumption.
The U.S. government is expected to eliminate from its dietary guidelines the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, per Reuters
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