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Converts alcoholic beverages to standard units measuring alcohol content consistently. Helps track consumption against guidelines.
Formel
Standard unit = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, 1.5 oz spirits (80 proof)
Trinn-for-trinn guide
- 1Standard unit = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, 1.5 oz spirits (80 proof)
- 2Calculate: (ABV% × volume oz) ÷ 8 = units
- 3Safe limit: <3 units/day men, <2 women
- 4Accumulate weekly for pattern analysis
Løste eksempler
Inndata
12oz beer, 5% ABV
Resultat
1.2 units
Vanlige feil å unngå
- ✕Not accounting for strong pours (often 1.5-2× standard)
- ✕Underestimating total weekly intake
Ofte stilte spørsmål
Why standardize alcohol measurement?
Different drinks have vastly different alcohol content; standardization enables fair comparison.
What's "moderate" alcohol consumption?
Up to 1 drink/day women, 2 drinks/day men; more increases health risks.
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