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The beer belly is usually associated with men (women tend to store excess fat in other areas such as the Hips and Buttocks ). A lack of Muscle Tone in the Abdominal Muscle s contributes to the appearance of the beer belly, with the overhang often increasing with age. The primary energy-bearing constitutents of beer are drinks, and one study has shown that non-drinkers adding a single serving of alcohol to their diet daily does not contribute to weight gain. Other studies have also found alcohol consumption to be unassociated with weight gain, for reasons not yet understood. However, some beer drinkers consume high-calorie Junk Food —such as Potato Chips —alongside beer, while others simply drink inordinate amounts of beer. For instance, a 40 U.S. fluid ounce (1.2 liter) bottle of MGD (Miller Genuine Draft), which might be consumed as a single serving by a heavy drinker, contains about 485 calories (2,030 kilojoules). There is a widespread myth that "beer bellies" are the result of a fatty or enlarged liver. While excessive consumption of any alcohol can lead to Fatty Liver or even irreversible Liver Damage , this does not cause the fatty paunch associated with a beer belly. While being obese or overweight has its own health risks, neither is indicative of damage to the liver. SEE ALSO SOURCES
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