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An increasing number of severely overweight people, more alcohol consumption on a problematic scale, liver disease as a significant health problem: in many parts of the world, these developments are putting a strain on healthcare systems – and usually on the lives of those affected themselves.
38.9 percent of respondents only drank beer
21.8 percent stated that they only drank wine
18.3 only drank spirits
21
percent stated mixed consumption
Participants’ eating habits were assessed using the Healthy Eating Index, which is based on
standard dietary recommendations.
Beer drinkers: male, young, unathletic and smokers
None of the four consumption groups reached the 80-point mark –
on the index’s 100-point scale this is equivalent to a
balanced diet. Beer drinkers achieved the lowest average score of 49 points at
. Wine drinkers scored 55 points, and both
pure spirits consumers and mixed drinkers scored just under 53
points.
This could cause thirst, which in turn could lead to
increased beer consumption,” says Novack.
Adapt medical recommendations to alcohol choices
In order to prevent liver disease and other health problems
and provide targeted guidance on healthy behavior, doctors
should therefore always ask about the type of alcohol consumed.
“The results of the study could, for example, be used in
patients who identify as beer drinkers to make
recommendations to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and to increase
physical activity,” explains the internist.
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