Why are hard peels removed and fruit mashed?
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Correct answer: To make chewing and swallowing easier
Removing a hard peel and mashing fruit makes the food soft, moist, and more uniform. This reduces the chewing effort and may improve swallowing safety for people with dental weakness, chewing difficulty, or swallowing problems. It is not intended to increase fibre or destroy nutrients.
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To make chewing and swallowing easier
Why is this the correct answer?
Removing a hard peel and mashing fruit makes the food soft, moist, and more uniform. This reduces the chewing effort and may improve swallowing safety for people with dental weakness, chewing difficulty, or swallowing problems. It is not intended to increase fibre or destroy nutrients.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. Topic: Changes in consistency.
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