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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