Alcohol Choices: How Your Drink Impacts Diet and Health
A study presented at The Liver Meeting highlights that beer drinkers tend to have poorer diets and health behaviors compared to wine or liquor drinkers, which may contribute to increased risks of liver disease and other health issues. Beer drinkers scored lowest on the Healthy Eating Index and reported higher caloric intake and lower physical activity. The study suggests that the context in which alcohol is consumed, such as beer with low-fiber, high-carb foods, may influence these dietary patterns. Physicians are encouraged to consider the type of alcohol consumed when advising on lifestyle changes to prevent liver disease.