Once we know calories are made up of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, it seems contradictory that there are such things as empty calories. Many people know this term but might not understand its proper definition An empty calorie is one that comes from added sugar or solid fat. Calories that come from these two things provide few, if any, nutrients.

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