Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.This amount of the beverage
A)substitutes for 3 eating fresh oranges.
B)provides a nutrient-dense source of a watery fluid.
C)should be considered a source of empty calories.
D)is nutritionally equivalent to 3 cups of orange juice.

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Sugar-sweetened drinks are considered a source of empty calories because they provide calories but little or no nutritional value. Therefore, consuming three servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink should be considered a source of empty calories.

Hillary Consumed 3 Servings of an Orange-Flavored Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drink