Science Over Bias Coalition Statement on Alcohol Guidance in the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Washington, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2025) – A broad coalition of the nation’s agriculture, beverage and hospitality industries issued the following statement today in response to the alcohol guidance in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030:
“The Dietary Guidelines’ longstanding, overarching advice is that if alcohol is consumed, it should be done in moderation. These updated guidelines, underpinned by the preponderance of scientific evidence, reaffirm this important guidance.”
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Additional Background:
- The new guidelines are consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), which advised that “drinking less is better for health than drinking more” and that “there are also some people who should not drink at all.” The DGAs are updated every five years.
- The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Consensus Report , which is the study directed by Congress to inform the 2025 Dietary Guidelines on alcohol, concluded in part that those who drink in moderation have a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and a lower risk of all-cause mortality. The report also linked moderate alcohol consumption with an increased risk of breast cancer.
This statement is co-signed by the following national trade associations:
- American Beverage Licensees
- American Cider Association
- Associated Cooperage Industries of America Inc.
- American Craft Spirits Association
- American Distilling Institute
- American Distilled Spirits Alliance
- Beer Institute
- Brewers Association
- Can Manufacturers Institute
- Consumer Brands Association
- Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
- Glass Packaging Institute
- Hop Growers of America
- Independent Restaurant Coalition
- National Association of Wheat Growers
- National Barley Growers Association
- National Beer Wholesalers Association
- National Restaurant Association
- United States Bartenders’ Guild
- WineAmerica
- Wine Institute
- Wine & Spirits Guild of America
- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
These trade associations have joined more than 85 organizations who have called for Science Over Bias in the Dietary Guidelines review process with respect to alcohol.
