Why does the badge suggest limiting oils and sugars?

For better nutrition.

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  1. For better nutrition ✔
  2. To make food heavier
  3. To increase cooking time

Why: The nutrition requirement asks Scouts to explain why intake of oils and sugars should be limited.

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Answer: For better nutrition. The nutrition requirement asks Scouts to explain why intake of oils and sugars should be limited.

  1. Scouting America: Cooking www.scouting.org/merit-badges/cooking
    Explain why you should limit your intake of oils and sugars.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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