What are drinking guidelines and why are they important?

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drinking guidelines and why are they important? </h1> <div class="article-description fw-300"> Guidelines allow you to make informed choices about drinking alcohol, but knowing how to put them into context is key. Here’s that explained. </div> </div> </div> <div class="share-icons page-share "> <a href="javascript:;" class="share-on-facebook icon icon-facebook d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center facebook-icon position-relative"><span class="invisible">Facebook</span></a> <a href="javascript:;" class="share-on-whatsapp icon icon-whatsapp d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center whatsapp-icon position-relative"><span class="invisible">Whatsapp</span></a> <a href="javascript:;" class="share-on-email icon icon-email d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center mail-icon position-relative"><span class="invisible">Mail</span></a> </div> <section class="image-with-caption-wrapper pb-0"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="image-with-caption column-start-1 column-end-13 pb-48"> <div class="image-caption-image column-start-1 column-end-13"> <picture data-animate data-animation="fade-in"> <source data-srcset='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/in-english/banner-module-images/about-alcohol/what-are-drinking-guidelines-ill.webp' media="(min-width: 992px)"> <source data-srcset='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/in-english/banner-module-images/about-alcohol/what-are-drinking-guidelines-ill.webp' media="(min-width: 767px)"> <img class="lazy w-100" data-src='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/in-english/banner-module-images/about-alcohol/what-are-drinking-guidelines-ill.webp' alt='What are drinking guidelines and why are they important?'> <noscript> <img src='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/in-english/banner-module-images/about-alcohol/what-are-drinking-guidelines-ill.webp' alt='What are drinking guidelines and why are they important?' /> </noscript> </picture> </div> <figcaption class="caption column-start-1 column-end-13 text-caption"> What are drinking guidelines and why are they important? </figcaption> </div> </div> </section> <section class="config-text pt-0 pb-12"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="config-text-content column-start-1 column-end-13"> <p>How much you drink and who you are determine how drinking beer, wine or spirits can affect your health. To help adults who choose to drink make informed decisions, the governments of various countries around the world have developed drinking guidelines <a href="#refs1"><sup>(1)</sup></a>.</p> <p>They consider not only how much people drink, but the differences that influence the effect alcohol can have. As individual governments approach this question in different ways, there’s no single and unified drinking guideline used everywhere around the world <a href="#refs1"><sup>(1)</sup></a>.</p> <h2>Drinking guidelines are often tailored to individual differences and drinking patterns</h2> <p>As alcohol affects men and women differently, most drinking guidelines offer specific advice depending on gender. Most recommend lower levels of alcohol for women than men, In Singapore, a standard alcoholic drink is defined as a can (330 ml) of regular beer, half a glass (100 ml) of wine or 1 nip (30 ml) of spirit.Men should consume no more than two standard drinks a day, and women, no more than one</p> <p>Other countries’ guidelines offer day-to-day advice, such as recommended daily limits, and there are countries that provide both daily and weekly recommendations.</p> <p>Particular drinking patterns, <a href="/en-sg/drinking-and-your-body/what-are-the-short-and-long-term-effects-of-binge-drinking">binge drinking</a> for example, are reflected in some drinking guidelines. Recommendations may also be provided based on age, including <a href="/en-sg/about-alcohol/why-is-underage-drinking-illegal-and-dangerous">no drinking</a> for anyone below the legal drinking age, for <a href="/en-sg/drinking-and-your-body/how-does-drinking-affect-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding">pregnant women</a> and elderly people, for whom drinking may represent a risk.</p> <h2>Being aware of how many units you drink can help put guidelines into context</h2> <p>You've probably already heard of '<a href="/en-sg/about-alcohol/standard-drinks-and-guidelines-explained">alcohol units</a>', and they can be a useful way to understand and follow the advice given in drinking guidelines. In Singapore, A standard alcoholic drink is defined as a can (330 ml) of regular beer, half a glass (100 ml) of wine or 1 nip (30 ml) of <a href="/en-sg/about-alcohol/did-you-know-beer-wine-and-spirits-all-contain-ethanol">spirit</a>, and it’s exactly the same whether you’re drinking beer, wine or spirits <a href="#refs3"><sup>(3)</sup></a>.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="image-with-caption-wrapper pt-0 pb-0"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="image-with-caption column-start-1 column-end-13 pb-40 d-flex caption-right "> <div class="image-caption-image column-start-1 column-end-13"> <picture data-animate data-animation="fade-in"> <source data-srcset='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/en-ph/about-alcohol/drinkiq-info-a-singapore-aa.webp' media="(min-width: 992px)"> <source data-srcset='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/en-ph/about-alcohol/drinkiq-info-a-singapore-aa.webp' media="(min-width: 767px)"> <img class="lazy w-100" data-src='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/en-ph/about-alcohol/drinkiq-info-a-singapore-aa.webp' alt='Infographic explaining how much alcohol is in a Singapore UK alcohol unit,, as well as how many units are in common drinks beer, wine and spirits'> <noscript> <img src='/~/media/Images/D/drinkiq/Universal/drinkiq--images/en-ph/about-alcohol/drinkiq-info-a-singapore-aa.webp' alt='Infographic explaining how much alcohol is in a Singapore UK alcohol unit,, as well as how many units are in common drinks beer, wine and spirits' /> </noscript> </picture> </div> <figcaption class="caption column-start-1 column-end-13 text-caption"> Infographic explaining how much alcohol is in a Singapore UK alcohol unit,, as well as how many units are in common drinks beer, wine and spirits </figcaption> </div> </div> </section> <section class="config-text pt-0 pb-16"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="config-text-content column-start-1 column-end-13"> <p>However, drinks are not often served in the exact suggested amounts. For example, if you’re drinking at home with friends or drinking a particular cocktail that includes multiple spirits, you may be served more than a single unit, and, therefore, your drink of wine, beer or spirits may contain more alcohol than 10g. As a result, this often makes it difficult to actually track how many units you’re consuming and know if you’ve exceeded what’s recommended.</p> <p>Units are a useful benchmark, but we’re all different. To get information most appropriate for your situation and drinking pattern, it’s best to consult a health professional who can help you identify risks.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="module-link-box pt-0 "> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="link-box column-start-1 column-end-13 "> <a class="link-wrapper d-flex" href='https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/920/alcohol-and-health-set-your-drinking-limits' target='_blank' title='' data-linktype='external' aria-label=" Health Hub"> <div class="link-icon"> <span class="external-link white"></span> </div> <div class="link-content"> <div class="link-text fw-800"> Health Hub </div> <span class=""> https://www.healthhub.sg/ </span> <span class="small-link-icon external-link"> </span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="accordion pt-0 "> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="accordion-item column-start-1 column-end-13 pt-20 pb-20"> <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="accordion-heading accordion-heading-js"> <span class="accordion-title fw-800">References</span> <span class="accordion-icon accordion-icon-js"> <svg width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet" fill="#2314a7" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11 9H20V11H11V20H9V11H0V9H9V0H11V9Z"></path></svg> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-content accordion-content-js "><ol> <li><a href="https://iard.org/science-resources/detail/Drinking-Guidelines-for-Pregnancy-and-Breastfeedin" title="Opens in new window" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="Article_typography_link__s55T6">International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD). Drinking guidelines for pregnancy and breastfeeding. 2020; Available from:</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol" title="Opens in new window" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="Article_typography_link__s55T6">Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol. National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council and Universities Australia. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra. 2020. </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol" title="Opens in new window" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="Article_typography_link__s55T6">Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol. National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council and Universities Australia. 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