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Latest Research on the Effects of Alcohol on Your Waistline

Moderate alcohol drinkers gain less weight over time than people who abstain, some studies show.

Updated Aug. 13, 2013 4:37 p.m. ET

It isn't just the beer that contributes to beer bellies. It could also be the extra calories, fat and unhealthy eating choices that may come with moderate drinking.

A recent study found that men consume an additional 433 calories (equivalent to a McDonald's double cheeseburger) on days they drink a moderate amount of alcohol. About 61% of the caloric increase comes from the alcohol itself. Men also report eating higher amounts of...

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