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Expert Explanation: Standard Drinks and the Dietary Guidelines

Standard Drink Equivalence Fact Sheet

Virtual Bar – Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is the national trade association representing producers and marketers of distilled spirits sold in the United States. As a long-time partner on the Dietary Guidelines, DISCUS helps disseminate the alcohol recommendations and promotes moderation and responsibility. This website includes key information from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans about standard drinks and moderation. Website last updated 2026.

Resources & Materials

ABCs of ABVs

Alcohol & Moderation Brochure

realfood.gov

DrinkinModeration.org

Expert Explanation: Standard Drinks and the Dietary Guidelines

Kathleen Zelman on RTDs

NIH Calculators

Standard Drink Equivalence Fact Sheet

Virtual Bar – Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator