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Confused over Alcohol Limits?
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Tom Dankins
17/08/2009 02:48:12 |
I know my limits when I start putting on weight like Santa Claus. Then it's time to let up. |
A.B.
17/08/2009 02:21:35 |
Could confusion over "acceptable" alcohol limits be contributing to our nation's problem with over consumption of alcohol? Very plausible, according to MPs, which led to yet another call for ingredients and alcohol content to be clearly labeled on alcoholic beverages. A report from the Commons Public Committee claims that "By July 2008, only 3% of alcoholic products had fully complied with the drinks industry voluntary labelling scheme. If a significant improvement is not evident from the planned 2009 review of compliance, the Department should consider a
mandatory labelling scheme."
And as for being confused? "The Department’s sensible drinking guidelines were changed from weekly to daily limits in 1995, but 11 years later almost two-fifths of people did not know
the current recommended guidance. Further research conducted in 2008 found
that 77% of people did not know how many units were contained in a typical large
glass of wine. In view of this widespread and longstanding lack of clarity in the minds
of the public, the Department should assess whether the current guidelines are fit for
purpose or should be replaced with something more readily understood."
I don't know about you, but I'm not sure how many units are in my hurricane when I go out, but I do know when I've had enough. |
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