Empty calories: What you need to know
Last reviewed Sun 27 August 2017
By Jon Johnson
Reviewed by Natalie Olsen, RD, LD, ACSM EP-C
Processed foods and foods high in sugar are often considered to be 'empty calories.'
Put simply, empty calories are calories that come from foods or drinks that have little or no nutritional value.
There are many common sources of empty calories. People may choose to limit or eliminate these foods and drinks from their diets to stay healthy and within their ideal weight range.
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