A Member of the University of Maryland Medical System   |   In Partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Share

Email PageEmail Print PagePrint

Home > Medical Reference > Encyclopedia (English)

Toggle: English / Spanish

Alcohol y dieta - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Licor; Dieta y alcohol

Definición:

El alcohol proviene de la fermentación de almidones y azúcares y tiene alrededor de 7 calorías por gramo. Estas calorías se consideran calorías "vacías", dado que el alcohol no contiene nutrientes benéficos, como vitaminas y minerales.

Funciones:

El alcohol tiene alrededor de 7 calorías por gramo. Estas calorías se consideran calorías "vacías", dado que el alcohol no contiene nutrientes benéficos, como vitaminas y minerales.

Una cerveza de 12 onzas (355 ml) contiene alrededor de 150 calorías. Las bebidas carbonatadas y azucaradas o los jugos de frutas aportan calorías adicionales cuando se mezclan con alcohol en un cóctel.

Las cervezas, vinos y licores todos contienen diferentes cantidades de alcohol. En general, una cerveza de 12 onzas (355 ml), un vaso de vino de 5 onzas (148 ml) y una dosis de licor de 1.5 onzas (44 ml) tienen aproximadamente la misma cantidad de alcohol y el mismo número de calorías.

El contenido de alcohol de la cerveza está entre el 3-8%. Las cervezas "suaves" o bajas en calorías se aproximan al 3% de contenido de alcohol. Los licores "fuertes" contienen aproximadamente 40% de alcohol y tienden a tener más calorías.

Los vinos blancos tienen en promedio 12% de alcohol y el de los vinos rojos es de alrededor del 14%.

"Grado" significa el contenido de alcohol de los licores destilados y es el porcentaje de alcohol multiplicado por dos. Por ejemplo:

  • 50% alcohol = 100 grados de alcohol
  • 100% alcohol = 200 grados de alcohol
  • Reviewed last on: 5/2/2009
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Sherin K, Kaiser G. Alcohol abuse. In: Rakel RE, ed. Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 63.

Mukamal KJ, Chiuve SE, Rimm EB. Alcohol consumption and risk for coronary heart disease in men with healthy lifestyles. Arch Intern Med. 2006;166:2145-2150.

Screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care to reduce alcohol misuse: Recommendation statement. Rockville, MD. US Preventative Services Task Force; April 2004. Accessed May 2, 2009.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Adam QualityA.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
adam.com
Connect with UMMC
Facebook Twitter YouTube Blog iPhone

Please rate the quality of this article.

Do you find this article to be helpful / informative?
              
Poor                                       Excellent

Do you have any brief comments on this page: (up to 255 characters)

© 2011 University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). All rights reserved.
UMMC is a member of the University of Maryland Medical System,
22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. TDD: 1-800-735-2258 or 1.866.408.6885