HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -As a rule of thumb, if a food does not contain nutrients or if the calories from sugar and fats outweigh the nutrients found in the food, it’s considered to be a source of empty calories. The foods and drinks that contain primarily empty calories are: Soft drinks, sports drinks, sweet tea, lemonade and energy drinks.

Detailed explanation-2: -The calories in foods with few healthful nutrients often are referred to as empty calories. Some empty-calorie or low-nutrient foods are potato chips, white bread and fruit snacks, while a baked potato, whole-grain bread and fresh fruits are nutrient dense.

Detailed explanation-3: -High Fat Milk and Dairy Products Nutritionists often include whole milk and whole milk dairy products like cheese, butter, and ice cream on their lists of empty-calorie foods. These foods do provide some nutritional benefits, but they also contain a lot of saturated fat.