TV Announcement in the Public Interest "Alcohol and Calories"

7 November 2022

Alcoholic beverages usually have a high calorie count. Each gram of alcohol contains around 7 kcal. According to the World Health Organization, a can/small bottle of common beer (330 ml, 5% alcohol by volume) can contain approximately 140 kcal. This value is about the calorie content of 7 sugar cubes. A glass of red wine (175ml, 13% alcohol by volume) can contain approximately 160 kcal. This value is about the calorie content of 8 sugar cubes. Alcohol drinking is a source of extra calorie intake and can increase body weight.

To raise public awareness on the potential effect of alcohol drinking on body weight and facilitate members of the public to make an informed choice for better health, the Department of Health launched the new Announcement in the Public Interests (API) “Alcohol and Calories” on 04 November 2022.

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