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[Alcohol--risk factor for overweight].

R Meyer1, P M Suter, W Vetter

  • 1UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Departement für Innere Medizin.

Praxis
|November 30, 1999
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Moderate daily alcohol consumption (13-36 g/d) was linked to lower body weight in Swiss men. Higher intake or no alcohol consumption correlated with increased body weight, suggesting alcohol is a risk factor for obesity.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Overweight and obesity are significant risk factors for numerous chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemias, and cardiovascular diseases.
  • Understanding the relationship between lifestyle factors, such as alcohol consumption, and body weight is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • The study focused on members of the Swiss association of inn keepers and hotel managers (Gastrosuisse), a specific occupational group.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the correlation between alcohol consumption patterns and body weight in a cohort of non-smoking Swiss men.
  • To determine if alcohol intake influences body mass index (BMI) and identify potential thresholds for this association.

Summary:

  • A J-shaped relationship was observed between daily alcohol intake and body weight (BMI) in non-smoking men. The lowest BMI was found in individuals consuming 13-36 g/d of alcohol.

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  • Subjects who were non-consumers or consumed more than 36 g/d of alcohol exhibited higher body weight.
  • This association remained consistent regardless of age, physical activity levels, or the type of alcoholic beverage consumed.

    • Impact:

    • The findings suggest that alcohol consumption, particularly daily intake, should be considered a contributing factor to increased body weight and obesity.
    • These results have implications for public health recommendations regarding alcohol consumption and weight management strategies.
    • Further research could explore the mechanisms underlying this relationship and its applicability to diverse populations.