Which of the following is an important way of preventing vitamin loss from cooking vegetables?

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Overcooking vegetables can lead to vitamin loss, so keeping them slightly crisp can help retain their nutrients. Options A and C are not recommended as the water used for cooking vegetables can contain some of the water-soluble vitamins that are lost during cooking. Option B can also lead to nutrient loss as the longer vegetables are cooked, the more nutrients they lose.

Which of the Following Is an Important Way of Preventing