See also:

	Health Q&A: Do winemakers add sugar to wine? Thursday, June 25, 2009
	Health Q&A: Dental Care and Red Wine Wednesday, April 29, 2009
	Health Q&A: Allergies to Chocolate a Problem with Wine? Wednesday, April 15, 2009
	Health Q&A: Which type of wine has a higher alcohol content? Thursday, April 02, 2009
	Health Q&A: Lactose Intolerance and Malolactic Fermentation Thursday, March 19, 2009
	Health Q&A: Why Don't Winemakers Add Resveratrol to Wine? Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Health Q&A: Does Drinking Wine Put Weight On?

Jennifer Fiedler

Posted: Friday, December 28, 2007

Q: Does drinking red wine put weight on?

A: No more so than the other components of your daily diet: A 5 ounce serving of red table wine contains 125 calories, while white wine averages 121 calories per glass. As with anything you eat or drink, calories can add up, and overindulgence can lead to weight gain. To make sure you don’t add on extra pounds, budget your caloric intake appropriately.

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