For lunch today Quentin ate a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, a small bag of pretzels, and an apple. He also drank a 20-fluid ounce orange-flavored sports drink. Which component of his lunch would be considered a source of empty calories?
A. Pretzels
B. Sports drink
C. Turkey
D. Whole wheat bread
Answer: B
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