Why does alcohol not list calories? The answer is more complex than you think
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In the U.S. and many other countries, the labeling of packaged food is highly regulated, providing detailed nutritional information. Yet, a recent study from University College London found that a significant majority of consumers were inaccurate when estimating the calorie content of alcoholic drinks, highlighting a major blind spot in consumer knowledge. The reason for this information gap is tied to a complex history of regulatory authority that sets alcoholic beverages apart from other food and drink products.
