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Alcoholic drinks contribute the same proportion of calories in adults’ diets as sugary drinks do in children’s, says a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1
On any given day, men aged 20-39 who drink alcoholic beverages consume 174 calories, more than the 150 calories in one can of sugary soda.
“As with calorically sweetened beverages, alcoholic beverages are a top contributor to caloric intake but provide few nutrients,” say the authors, reporting data from …
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