Background: There is uncertainty as to whether regular alcohol consumption contributes
directly to weight gain and the risk of obesity. Objective: We examined the relation between …

BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that the effects of alcohol on body weight and fat
distribution may be influenced by the quantity and type of drink and may differ according to …

Background Recent reports suggest that alcohol use may have a protective effect on obesity.
This study explores association between obesity and alcohol consumption in the non …

We investigated the contribution of alcohol-derived calories to the alcohol–obesity relation.
Adult alcohol calorie intake was derived from consumption volume and drink type in the …

RESULTS: After adjustment for age, education, smoking, energy intake and regular physical
exercise, men who consumed> 60g/day of alcohol were more frequently obese compared …

Alcohol represents an important source of energy. Despite its comparatively high energy
content of 7.1 g/kcal, it is still controversial whether moderate amounts of alcohol represent a …

Little is known about the role of alcohol in determining change in body weight. In this paper,
the authors examine the relation between alcohol intake and body weight in 7,230 US adults …

Objective: To examine prospectively the relationship between alcohol and 8‐year weight
gain in women. Research Methods and Procedures: A prospective study of 49, 324 women …

Objective: Moderate and high alcohol intake have been associated with decreased and
increased risk of type 2 diabetes, respectively. Insulin resistance, insulin secretion, and …

Recreational alcohol intake is a widespread activity globally and alcohol energy (7 kcal/g)
can be a contributing factor to weight gain if not compensated for. Given that both excessive …