{"id":4744,"date":"2015-02-17T09:52:57","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T09:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/self-help-4-stroke-plugin-upgrade.local\/?p=4744"},"modified":"2017-12-14T15:25:58","modified_gmt":"2017-12-14T15:25:58","slug":"bmi-calculator-title-to-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=4744","title":{"rendered":"How many alcohol units do you drink?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you know how many alcohol units do you drink? Have a look at the guide below. It is also important to note not only the units of alcohol, but also the calorie content too. Remember the daily recommended intake is different depending on whether you are a man or a woman. It is also recommended that you have two alcohol free days per week.
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\"Women\" Women 2-3 units daily<\/strong><\/td>\n\"Men\" Men 2-3 units daily<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Alcohol<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nMeasure<\/th>\nCalories<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Beer
\"Pint<\/td>\n		2.8 Units
(5% 568ml)<\/td>\n		Pint<\/td>\n215 kcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cider
\"Bottle<\/td>\n		1.4 Units
(5% 275ml)<\/td>\n		Small Bottle<\/td>\n119kcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wine
\"Large<\/td>\n		2.1 Units
(12% 175ml)<\/td>\n		Large Glass<\/td>\n126kcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alcopop
\"Bottle<\/td>\n		1.4% Units
(5% 275ml)<\/td>\n		Bottle<\/td>\n237kcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spirits
\"Glass<\/td>\n		1 Unit
(40% 25ml)<\/td>\n		Single Measure\n<\/td>\n56kcal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cocktails
\"Cocktail\"<\/td>\n		Many cocktails contain 3 x 25ml spirit measures which is the equivalent of 3 units.
\nCocktails are often mixed with sugary drinks which will make the calorie content higher
\nA Margarita typically contains 4.5 Units and 550 calories\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

it can be useful to record your alcohol intake for a week. It is surprising how units can add up! <\/p>\n

\"Weekly<\/p>\n

Download the weekly unit calculator [.pdf, 320 KB]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Something to try<\/h3>\n

Why not record your alcohol intake for a week and see if there is anything you can change. You can use the diary sheet or try some of the unit calculators in ‘More information’ below.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Something to think about<\/h3>\n

Are you concerned about the amount you drink? Why not discuss this with a health professional. There is lot of support out there and they can advise the right one for you.<\/p><\/div>\n

More information<\/h3>
For a more detailed alcohol calculator see:<\/p>\n