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23. Q. " Is milk cancer's ally? " 



A. No! Medical and scientific authorities find no evidence to support 

 this theory which was recently expounded in a popular nonscientific 

 magazine article. A later issue of the same magazine carries an 

 article by a well-known authority, refuting this theory. 



24. Q. Is the mineral content of fruits and vegetables changed in form by 



cooking"! 

 A. No! The form of the mineral is not changed. A small amount may 

 be lost if the water in which they are cooked is not used. 



25. Q. Is the nutritive value of meat lost by cooking? 



A. No! The same nutrients are present in warmed-over meat as in 

 freshly cooked. Certain methods of cooking may decrease the 

 digestibility. 



26. Q. Is it safe to leave food standing in opened tin cans'! 



A. Yes! If food is properly refrigerated no harm can come from the 

 can. 



27. Q. Is it safe to cook or keep acid foods in aluminum utensils? 



A. Yes! Some foods may brighten or darken aluminum but the 

 food is not damaged in any way. Traces of aluminum are not 

 toxic to the body. 



