Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a reason why we cook food?

  1. To destroy food poisoning bacteria.

  2. To improve the flavour of the food.

  3. To add additional nutrients.

  4. To soften the structure of the cells in vegetables.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cooking food is done to make it safe to eat, improve its taste and texture, and make it easier to digest. However, cooking does not add new nutrients to food; in fact, some heat-sensitive vitamins like vitamin C can actually be lost during the cooking process.

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