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Typically, the alcohol content of beer ranges from 3 to 8 percent, compared to an average of 12 percent in wine, and about 40 to 50 percent in hard liquor. Some people who are very sensitive to alcohol will react almost immediately to even this modest amount, often with feelings of aggression. Many people, however, can consume 1 qt (1 liter) or more of beer without obvious mental or physical effects. Since drinking more than 1 qt (1 liter) of fluid produces an uncomfortable feeling of fullness, most beer drinkers usually stop before they become inebriated. Even so, drinking 1 qt (1 liter) of beer may yield up to 600 calories, which can result in weight gain, and the excessive urination resulting from the diuretic effect of the alcohol can wash away important vitamins and minerals before the body can absorb them. Contrary to popular belief, chronic over consumption of beer can very much lead to problem drinking and even alcoholism.
Watch what you eat with beer. Beer is frequently served with nuts, potato chips, pretzels, and other salty foods. Because these increase, feelings of thirst, they actually promote consumption of excessive amounts of beer. Foods that are high in protein, vitamins, and minerals and moderate in fat are better alternatives; for example, eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, or whole-grain bread or crackers, pasta, and legumes.