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The science of nutrition and healthy eating
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8.1 How much alcohol should you have?

The UK Chief Medical Officer gives these low-risk guidelines:

A maximum of 14 units a week for both women and men, remembering to spread them throughout the week with some alcohol-free days (no binge-drinking all of your units).