A raw carrot is considered less nutrient-dense than a candy bar because the carrot contains more nutrients per kilocalorie.

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The statement is not correct,but the reason is correct.Nutrient density refers to the amount of nutrients in a food relative to the number of kilocalories it provides.This is a key term that the dental hygienist uses to help patients make wise food selections.Stated differently,foods without nutrient density are considered "wasted" kilocalories.The candy bar,high in kilocalories but low in nutrients,provides an excellent example.

A Raw Carrot Is Considered Less Nutrient-Dense Than a Candy