Hillary consumed 3 servings of an orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drink that provided 140 kcal/serving.According to MyPlate,these drinks should be classified as
A)watery fluids.
B)empty calories.
C)fruit juices.
D)carbohydrate-rich foods.

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According to MyPlate, empty calories are foods and drinks with added sugars and fats that contribute calories but few or no nutrients. Orange-flavored sugar-sweetened soft drinks are typically high in added sugars and do not provide significant amounts of essential vitamins, minerals or fiber. Therefore, they are classified as empty calories.

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