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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

'MyDrinkaware' online alcohol resource; alcohol and calorie link overlooked



Drinkaware, the industry funded alcohol awareness charity, has developed a new resource MyDrinkaware. According to a press release it is designed to:
"...help consumers better understand the effects of drinking alcohol on their health and all-round wellbeing, – an easy-to-use online unit calculator and drink diary. The tool provides personalised feedback on risk levels based on consumers’ alcohol consumption and shows data in units, calories and spend. For instance, the tool equates alcohol intake into 'burger’ equivalents – with a pint of 4% beer or two double gin and tonics comparable to around one burger. MyDrinkaware also lets people set spending and lifestyle goals and gives tips on how to reach these."
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