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: -Foods and beverages that contain no significant nutrients but are high in calories are referred to as having “empty calories.” These are primarily foods and beverages with a high sugar, fat, or alcohol content but little or no nutritional value.

Detailed explanation-3: -Refined Sugar Contains No Essential Nutrients Added sugars (like sucrose and high fructose corn syrup) contain high calories with no essential nutrients; this is why they are called “empty” calories. There are no proteins, essential fats, vitamins or minerals in sugar-just pure energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Other sweetened drinks. Lemonades, sports drinks, and fruit drinks. Fancy coffee and tea drinks (hot or cold). Snack cakes, pastries, and breakfast/cereal bars. Sweetened hot and cold cereals. Condiments.