Nutrient density ________.

A. will automatically increase by increasing the amount of dietary fat and sugar consumed
B. is an important concept based on food processing and fortification
C. is an indicator of food irradiation
D. is when a food possesses a significant amount of specific nutrients per serving relative to its caloric content


Answer: D

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