Any food that contains sugars or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque is described as being:

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The term cariogenic is used to describe any food that contains sugars or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by the bacteria in plaque.Cariogenic foods are necessary for the caries process.
Because of the sugar content,a food that is sweet is usually considered a cariogenic food.
Empty calories come from foods that provide energy but no nutrients.
Complex carbohydrates are found in grains,fruits,and vegetables and are not associated with refined sugars.

Any Food That Contains Sugars or Other Carbohydrates That Can