Nutritional information labels for alcohol

The Waikato Times reports:

Hamilton Labour MP Sue reckons if young knew how many there were in alcoholic drinks they might think twice before getting drunk.

That's why she wants nutritional information labels for booze added to the Reform Bill.

I understand groups have said that full nutritional information on alcohol may actually encourage people to drink more as it is basically zero fat etc. However I do think just having a calorie count of alcohol could be beneficial – and not just for young women!

However, her National counterpart, Tim Macindoe, said such amendments were not as important as restricting the supply and marketing of alcohol.

Perhaps, but it is not a case of choosing one or the other. Put it like this – is there a good argument against including calorie information on alcohol, considering almost all other and drink has it?

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