Several studies have assessed the relationship between alcohol intake and
overweight/obesity; however, the reported results are inconsistent. Therefore, the present …

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 …

Based on the fact that energy content in 1 gram of alcohol is 29 kJ or 7.1 kcal, alcohol
consumption can lead to weight gain. The present review was conducted to analyze the …

Some studies have suggested that drinking in moderation may be beneficial for health, but
many of these studies do not address body weight. Evidence suggests that consuming …

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to clarify the association between alcohol and
obesity using data from 106 182 adults in England and Scotland (46· 7% male; mean 46· 9 …

The scientific literature on links among alcohol use, total energy intake, cardiometabolic
disease and obesity is conflicting. To clarify the link between alcohol use and …

Background Findings from studies of alcohol and obesity measures (eg, waist circumference
[WC] and body mass index [BMI; calculated as kg/m 2]) are conflicting. Residual …

Background & aims Epidemiological evidence suggests that alcohol consumption is related
to the incidence and development of metabolic syndrome. However, data on this issue are …

The relationship between alcohol consumption and body weight is complex and
inconclusive being potentially mediated by alcohol type, habitual consumption levels and …

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 …