GREENSBORO, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture updated dietary guidelines for Americans this week.
One of the most notable changes involved removing language defining moderate alcohol consumption.
“Alcohol is a social lubricant that brings people together in the best-case scenario. I don’t think you should drink alcohol, but it does allow people an excuse to bond and socialize,” said Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz…