Summary
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who works for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid under President Trump, announced new U.S. dietary guidelines that include advice on alcohol. The guidelines now offer less specific advice on alcohol, emphasizing personal choice, and suggest that alcohol might have social benefits when used safely.
Key Facts
- Dr. Mehmet Oz is the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.
- The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines, including changes for alcohol.
- The guidelines are part of the "Make America Healthy Again" platform.
- Previous guidelines advised men to have two drinks a day and women one drink a day.
- New guidelines suggest individuals limit alcohol but do not specify numbers.
- Oz described alcohol as a "social lubricant" that can help people bond safely.
- Oz mentioned some countries with long-lived populations include small amounts of alcohol in their diets.
