| |
| | [No title] |
 | | Standardized label information about the alcohol and calorie content of alcoholic beverages will be an important tool for adults to make more informed decisions about how much, if any, alcohol they should consume. |
 | | Grams of alcohol, carbohydrates, fats and proteins The number of calories per 1 gram of alcohol, carbohydrates, fat and protein (7, 4, 9,4 respectively) We also urge that the label contain information from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, that suggests a limit of two standard drinks per day for men and one for women. |
 | | Further, because alcohol beverages may contain major food allergens, such as sulfites and glutens, it would also be helpful if TBB requires the labels of all alcoholic beverages to identify any major food allergens present in the product. |
| www.sne.org /documents/AlcoholandTobaccoTTB-Notice41-Comments_000.doc (659 words) |
|