Alcohol consumption affects the health and well being of people in the United States in many negative ways: drunk driving, violent crime, spousal and child abuse, and diseases such as liver cirrhosis and cancer.
Though these problems often result from underage drinking, binge drinking, and alcoholism, even moderate alcohol consumption can contribute to health problems, especially various forms of cancer.
If consumers knew the nutritional value of the alcohol they are about to consume, they might make better choices and help reduce the risks of consumption.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the authority and is about to finalize a new rule on national nutrition labeling standards for restaurant menus that should include alcohol. At the moment it does not.
Let's tell President Obama that considering all the health and societal harms associated with alcohol consumption, it's time to direct his administration to include alcohol in the final restaurant labeling rule to best inform consumers so they can make healthier choices.
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