Do Leftovers Have Less Nutritional Value? Separating Fact from Myth
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2019 study published in *ScienceDirect*, approximately 25-50% of daily intake of vitamins C, K, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Selenium can be lost through wasted food, highlighting the potential for nutrient loss. This raises a critical question for many households: do leftovers have less nutritional value?