The
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which forms the basis for federal nutrition
policy in the United States, is one of the most important roadmaps used in the
U.S. to promote public health. The Guidelines include information about
responsible alcohol consumption, such as the recommendations for moderation
consumption, the definition of a standard drink, and how alcohol fits into
dietary patterns. Representatives of the beverage alcohol industry can
serve as a key source of this information for consumers, and this course is
appropriate for a wide variety of audiences who want to learn more about how to
promote responsible consumption for those who choose to drink.
Learning Objectives
1. The 2020-2025 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans’ recommendations for moderate drinking, how they
were developed, and a brief explanation of why they differ for males and
females
2. The definition a standard
drink, examples of standard drink equivalents, and how to calculate the
number of standard drinks in a beverage, including ready-to-drink (RTD)
beverages
3. Examples of agencies and
organizations that use the concept of standard drink equivalence and why
policies that differentiate between spirits, wine, and beer send the
dangerous message that some forms of beverage alcohol are ‘safer’ than
others
Presenters:
Amanda Berger, Ph.D.
Vice President, Science and Health
DISCUS
Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
Founder
No Nonsense Nutrition