Moderate Consumption of Distilled Spirits and Other Beverage Alcohol in an Adult Diet For the Food and Nutrition Professional. Edited by ADA s Knowledge Center. Technical review by the Nutrition Research Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. More than 100 million American adults drink beverage alcohol responsibly. Of course, some individuals should not drink alcohol beverages at all.
Distilled spirits are beverage alcohol products that are first fermented and then distilled.
There are many types of distilled spirits including whisky, vodka, rum, bourbon, gin, brandy, and liqueurs. Regardless of how they are produced, distilled spirits, beer and wine all contain alcohol. Knowing the facts of beverage alcohol equivalency is a critical aspect of responsible drinking. It has always included a guideline on beverage alcohol. The beverage alcohol guideline, If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation, has appeared in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans since the first edition was published in 1980.