What a headline. “some vegetables.”
I’m not sure confusing Zucs for Cucs is such a big worry, I’m a botanist and might confuse them in the wrong light
According to a new study, one in five young people (aged 15 to 24) are unable to identify a zucchini in a photo, with 18% seeing it as a cucumber and 2% as an aubergine. The report also suggests a significant number of young people have difficulty maintaining a healthy, balanced diet.
Yea I guess the conclusion they’re going for is that younger people don’t eat them. A better test would be placing them in front of the foods and having them decide, or even just asking them directly.
I’d also like to see this same study repeated with various generative AIs to see what they say
This is the best summary I could come up with:
The French government is reportedly examining plans to increase home economic education after a new study which claims one in five young people can’t identify everyday vegetables.
Among people aged over 24, also interviewed based on the same images, the results were not promising either: 11% cannot recognize zucchinis and 10% confuse them with cucumbers.
Although the perceived excellence of French cuisine and restaurants has long represented a vital part of the country’s cultural identity, these surprising results prove that young people are not making ratatouille at home.
The study shows that the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is less frequent among young people, as they resort more to processed dishes (44% compared to 23%).
Infact, 89% of 15-24 year olds prefer starchy foods (pasta, rice, potatoes) and 40% eat canned goods and jars.
More than half of young people aged 15 to 24, 59% of them eat at least once a week in a fast food restaurant, compared to 37% of the entire population.
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I may not know what these vegetables are in the picture, but they scare my cats, so no thank you 😌
The headline made the big news in France and worried us quite a bit, but looking at the comments here I’m getting concerned about you guys now
