Drinkrichtlijnen moeten praktischer: weg met abstracte eenheden

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines recently abandoned the "standard drink" concept, shifting toward simpler moderation advice for alcohol consumption. The article argues that standard drink measurements are impractical for real-world use, as glass sizes, alcohol strengths, and drink compositions vary significantly and the definition differs across countries. Rather than expecting consumers to calculate ethanol grams, policymakers should adopt more straightforward guidance that accounts for cultural differences and actual drinking behavior.