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Why should food not be overcooked?

Correct answer C. It reduces the nutritional value of the food

Explanation

Prolonged cooking destroys heat-sensitive vitamins such as vitamin C and some B vitamins, and leaches minerals into the cooking water, lowering the food's nutritional value.

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