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Key findings
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007–2010- The U.S. adult population consumes an average of almost 100 calories per day from alcoholic beverages.
- Men consume more calories from alcoholic beverages than women.
- Younger adults consume more calories from alcoholic beverages than older adults.
- Men consume more beer than other types of alcohol.
- Average calories consumed from alcoholic beverages do not differ by race and ethnicity.
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