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
Reviewd By:
Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson UniversityHospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.