Wine Drinkers May Keep Weight Off, Eat Healthier

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Issue: May 31, 2006

Light to moderate drinking was not associated with being overweight or obese, according to a study reported in BMC Public Health , but heavy drinking was. The survey gathered data on dietary and drinking habits, income, education levels and other factors over six years from more than 8,200 American adults.

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