Alcoholic drinks may get calorie labeling

Drinkers across Europe may be closer to finding out how many calories they are imbibing as consumer advocates push for nutritional labeling on alcoholic drinks in the face of strong resistance by the industry.

The European Parliament took a first step last month when it called on the European Commission to draw up legislation requiring such labeling by 2016.

Adopted by 63 of the 68 members of the Parliament's Health Committee, the resolution also calls for labels that highlight the dangers of alcohol for pregnant women and motorists.