Minerals get lost when food is first cut, then washed and the extra water in which they are boiled, is thrown away. Nutrients like vitamin B and C are lost when foods are boiled or soaked in water and the water is thrown away. Nutrients like vitamin A are lost when fats are used for cooking foods.
What is nutritional loss?
Nutritional Loss and Waste (NLS) represents the nutritional potential derived from food loss and waste; • Feeding potential (FP) is the number of adult individuals that could be fed with food losses; •
What happens when you lose nutrients?
Not getting enough nutrients can impair your brain's functions and make it harder to concentrate and remember things. For example, a deficiency in iron or vitamin B12 can lead to slower response times and/or inaccurate recollections.
What factors affect nutrient loss?
There are several factors that will affect the nutrient loss, including the temperature, the cooking time and the water volume that is used.
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