Drink Equivalents and Counseling Patients on Alcohol Consumption November 30, 2017
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American Society for Nutrition Drink Equivalents and Counseling Patients on Alcohol Consumption November 30, 2017 Supported by an educational grant from: The Beer Institute A Few Reminders CPE Credit • ASN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 CPEUs. Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. • To claim credit, please take the post webinar evaluation to be emailed after the webinar. This webinar is being recorded. Please mute your phone and/or computer microphone. Patient Education Handout 3 Questions & Answers .Please use the “questions” box on your “Go To Meetings” screen to submit questions to our presenters. Please submit your questions at any time during today’s webinar. Speakers Faculty Kellie O. Casavale, PhD, RD Nutrition Advisor, Division of Prevention Science HHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Aaron White, PhD Senior Scientific Advisor to the Director National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Paul Nagy, LPC, LCAS, CCS Assistant Professor Duke University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Division of Social and Community Psychiatry Moderator Roger Clemens, DrPH, FIFT, CFS, FASN, FACN, CNS, FIAFST University of Southern California USC School of Pharmacy, International Center for Regulatory Science Learning Objective At the end of this program, attendees will be able to: 1. Describe alcohol drink-equivalents and the impact on alcohol intake recommendations 2. Discuss common screening tools and communication techniques that decrease patient and health practitioner anxiety in discussing alcohol consumption 6 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Guidance Related to Alcohol Kellie O. Casavale, PhD, RD Nutrition Advisor Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Disclosures • None Dietary Guidelines for Americans • Food-based recommendations • Help promote health and prevent chronic disease (not treatment) • For implementation through Federal nutrition and health programs o Does not dictate how recommendations are implemented through agency-level policies and programs • For voluntary use by other health professionals and the community Updated every 5 years by USDA and HHS o To promote healthy food and based on current scientific evidence on physical activity choices and nutrition and health settings DietaryGuidelines.gov Dietary Guidelines for Americans An overview, based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines process… 1. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan. All food and beverage choices matter. Choose a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level to help achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, support nutrient adequacy, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. 2. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount. To meet nutrient needs within calorie limits, choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within all food groups in recommended amounts. United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 3. Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake. Consume an eating pattern low in added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium. Cut back on foods and beverages higher in these components to amounts that fit within healthy eating patterns. 4. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices. Choose nutrient-dense foods and beverages across and within all food groups in place of less healthy choices. Consider cultural and personal preferences to make these shifts easier to accomplish and maintain. 5. Support healthy eating patterns for all. Everyone has a role in helping to create and support healthy eating patterns in multiple settings nationwide, from home to school to work to communities. United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Key Recommendations Key Elements of Healthy Eating Patterns Consume a healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level. A healthy eating pattern includes: • A variety of vegetables from all of the subgroups—dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy, and other • Fruits, especially whole fruits • Grains, at least half of which are whole grains • Fat-free or low-fat dairy, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and/or fortified soy beverages • A variety of protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), and nuts, seeds, and soy products • Oils A healthy eating pattern limits: • Saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Key Recommendations • Key Recommendations that are quantitative are provided for several components of the diet that should be limited. These components are of particular public health concern in the United States. The specified limits can help individuals achieve healthy eating patterns within calorie limits: • Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from added sugars • Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats • Consume less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium • If alcohol is consumed, it should be consumed in moderation—up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men—and only by adults of legal drinking age • Meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Key Recommendations Associated with the Key Recommendation… • It is not recommended that individuals begin drinking or drink more for any reason. • The amount of alcohol and calories in beverages varies and should be accounted for within the limits of healthy eating patterns. • There are many circumstances in which individuals should not drink, such as during pregnancy. Alcohol & Caffeine Mixing alcohol and caffeine • Not generally recognized as safe by the FDA • People who mix alcohol and caffeine may drink more alcohol and become more intoxicated than they realize, increasing the risk of alcohol-related adverse events. • Caffeine does not change blood alcohol content levels, and thus, does not reduce the risk of harms associated with drinking alcohol. Definition of a Drink-equivalent One alcoholic drink-equivalent is defined as containing 14 grams (0.6 fl oz) of pure alcohol. Reference beverages that are one alcoholic drink-equivalent: 12 fluid ounces of regular beer at 5% alcohol 5 fluid ounces of wine at 12% alcohol 1.5 fluid ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits at 40% alcohol “Drink-equivalents in the Dietary Guidelines are not intended to serve as a standard drink definition for regulatory purposes.” 0.8 1 1.3 1.4 1.8 Consider variability in alcohol content 1 and portion size 1.8 1.3 1.4 1 >1d Calculating Drink-equivalents To calculate drink-equivalents… • Multiply the volume in ounces by the alcohol content in percent and divide by 0.6 ounces of alcohol per drink- equivalent Example: 16 fl oz beer at 5% alcohol (16 fl oz)(0.05)/0.6 fl oz = 1.3 drink-equivalents Calories & Alcoholic Beverages • Contributions from calories from alcoholic beverages should be within the various limits of healthy eating patterns o Alcohol (~7 cal/g) o Added sugars (~4 cal/g) o Solid fats (~9 cal/g) Beverage Total calories • One drink-equivalent 7 oz rum & 155 cal o 14 g pure alcohol cola o 98 calories 12 oz beer 150 cal o Total calories dependent on (5% alc) . Alcohol amount/percentage 5 oz wine 120 cal . Other ingredients (12% alc) . Portion size All have 98 calories from alcohol, but different total calories Dietary Patterns & Limits on Calories for Other Uses • Patterns designed to meet food group and nutrient recommendations while staying within calorie needs • Based on foods in nutrient-dense forms • Alcohol is not a component of any of the eating patterns suggested in the DGA • Remaining calories can be used to o Eat foods that are not in nutrient-dense forms o Eat more than the recommended amount of nutrient-dense foods Consume alcohol within limits 21 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Guidance Related to Alcohol Kellie O. Casavale, PhD, RD Nutrition Advisor Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [email protected] Alcohol – The Importance of Consumer Education Aaron White, PhD Senior Advisor Office of the Director National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health Disclosures AFFILIATION/FINANCIAL INTERESTS CORPORATE ORGANIZATION (prior 12 months) Grants/Research Support: Scientific Advisory Board/Consultant: Speakers Bureau: Stock Shareholder: Other Alcohol and health – A delicate balance • Moderate consumption is generally safe and in some cases might convey some health benefits “Over the last 2 decades, observational evidence largely supports an association between light to moderate alcohol consumption (up to 1 drink per day in women and up to 2 drinks per day in men) and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), largely driven by a reduction in coronary heart disease.” (Matsumoto et al., 2014; PMID: 24667667) • However, even at moderate levels, alcohol could be detrimental to health Meta-analyses suggest for every 10 grams of alcohol consumed per day (slightly