Why did doctors recommend "moderation of alcohol intake" to 0bama during his exam?

Why did doctors recommend "moderation of alcohol intake" to 0bama during his exam?Barack Obama is still struggling to kick smoking, according to his first medical examination since becoming president.

Obama is sensitive about his cigarette habit and tetchy with reporters who raise it. But after his 90-minute medical at the Navy hospital outside Washington yesterday morning, his doctors confirmed he had not yet managed to conquer the habit and suggested he "continue smoking cessation efforts".

The doctors said the president used medication to try to ease the pangs, they described it as "nicotine replacement therapy, self-use".

Obama promised Michelle when he embarked on his campaign to become president he would quit, at the time he said he was smoking about eight a day.

He told reporters last year he had quit but still had an occasional cigarette, without specifying how many.

His health was described as excellent and he does not have to return for another medical until 2012. Obama, who is 48, has 20-20 vision, weighs 179 llbs in his shoes and clothes, and requires little medication. Apart from the nicotine replacement, he uses a non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication associated with physical activity: he regularly plays basketball at the White House.

The doctors also recommended "moderation of alcohol intake".

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/01/barack-obama-told-to-quit-smoking

If alcohol was not of a concern, then it would not have been mentioned.

Andy
Who cares? He can't have a few beers?

Brian
Because Obama needs a couple of belts every night before he gets in bed with Michelle..

I have never had a doctor mention moderation of alcohol intake on my physical. I always tell them that I am an occasional to moderate drinker and that is it. If it is brought up then it is for a reason..

pearlmar
Because that's what most doctors say to adults, including me. It's a standard like Watch your caloric intake.

Cactus Jack
So he won't go loco.

Myself
One can need to moderate one's alcohol use even if one rarely drinks. If he's on anti-smoking meds or a patch or something alcohol might interact with that for instance.

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