Nutrition and Diet Therapy 6th Edition by Carroll Lutz, Erin Mazur , Nancy Litch

Exercise 12

Mr. S has expressed interest in improving his diet. The nurse assessed 1.Mr. S's usual intake, noting the absence of citrus fruit. He stated that the acids upset his stomach. Which of the following suggestions to maximize vitamin C content in vegetables is appropriate?
A) Adding baking soda to the cooking water
B) Cooking thoroughly to kill any bacteria
C) Eating good sources raw when possible
D) Keeping food in a mesh bag to allow air to circulate