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: -Because the carbohydrates in refined grains-bread, white rice, pasta-come packaged with some fiber, some protein and even a few other nutrients, their calories aren’t quite as empty, and the speed with which they’re digested varies.