Why may some vegetables be boiled and the water discarded in a potassium-controlled diet?
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Correct answer: To help reduce potassium content
Some potassium can move from vegetables into the cooking water during boiling. Discarding that water may therefore reduce the potassium content of the served portion, a process often called leaching. The method does not remove all potassium and should be used only when prescribed, because unnecessary restriction may reduce diet variety and nutrition. Option C is correct.
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To help reduce potassium content
Why is this the correct answer?
Some potassium can move from vegetables into the cooking water during boiling. Discarding that water may therefore reduce the potassium content of the served portion, a process often called leaching. The method does not remove all potassium and should be used only when prescribed, because unnecessary restriction may reduce diet variety and nutrition. Option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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