Alcohol and diet

Alcohol is considered a macronutrient in that it provides energy (about 7 calories per gram). The equivalent of a 1-ounce shot of liquor is approximately 80 to 90 calories.



Review Date:5/8/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson UniversityHospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.