Tea and Certain Spices Are Not Included in the USDA

Tea and certain spices are not included in the USDA Eating Patterns. Which of the following should one consider while deciding whether to include them in their diet or not?

A) They provide no calories, so one should eat them.
B) They contain phytochemicals, so one should consider including them.
C) They interfere with nutrients in foods, so one should not eat them.
D) They are toxic, so one should not eat them.
E) They are not included, so one should not eat them.