If you consistently build your diet by choosing mostly nutrient-dense foods, you may be able to meet your nutrient needs without using your full calorie allowance. In this case, the balance of calories is called your ____

a. bonus calorie allowance
b. daily limit for non-essential calories
c. excess calories
d. fat and sugar calorie allowance
e. daily limit for discretionary calories


e

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