Multiple choice We should not wash fruits and vegetables after chopping because it leads to ________. loss of fat loss of proteins loss of vitamins and minerals loss of carbohydrate loss of calcuim Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Fruits and vegetables are rich source of vitamins and minerals. If we wash fruits and vegetable after chopping them, then all vitamins and minerals will be washed away with water. So we should wash them before chopping.