Question

The following question consists of two statements – assertion (a) and reason (r). Answer selecting the appropriate option:
(a) : Leaching is recommended for cooking vegetables for people with chronic kidney diseases.
(r) : Leaching drains out excessive potassium and phosphorus from the vegetables.

• A. Both (a) and (r) are true and (r) is the correct explanation of (a).
• B. Both (a) and (r) are true and (r) is not correct explanation of (a).
• C. (a) is true, but (r) is false.
• D. (a) is false, but (r) is true.

Hint:

Leaching vegetables is an effective way to reduce potassium and phosphorus intake in kidney patients, supporting their dietary management.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct answer is (A): Both assertion (a) and reason (r) are true, and reason (r) correctly explains assertion (a).
Leaching, a cooking method involving soaking or boiling vegetables in water, removes excess soluble minerals. This technique is beneficial for individuals with chronic kidney disease, as their kidneys struggle to excrete potassium and phosphorus. By reducing the levels of these minerals, leaching makes vegetables safer for consumption by patients prone to harmful mineral buildup.