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The quick answer: WAY too many. “Empty calories” is a term that describes calories from foods that provide little nutrition beyond energy.  Empty calories in the diet come from solid fats and added sugars.  Examples include: soda, cakes, and candy. With the old food guide pyramid, the term moderation was used to guide us in incorporating some tasty – but not so nutritious – foods into our day.  But what exactly does moderation mean?  With obesity on the rise, MyPyramid goes a step