Children outperform adults on vitamin knowledge, study finds [Video]

After analysing separate polls of 2,000 adults and 1,000 children aged 6–16 it was revealed kids scored more than adults on the majority of the questions. It found 20% of the younger generation knew there are 13 different vitamins, compared to just 5% of adults.

And 38% of the schoolchildren know the body can produce vitamin D naturally, compared to 31% of grown ups. Additionally, kids are more aware vitamin D helps bone growth and that vitamin A improves vision. And the fact vitamins C and D enhances your immune system, according to the research by health food company Plenish.

Expert nutritionist Emily English, who has teamed up with the company as its ‘Chief Nutrition Officer’ said: “The research highlights a significant knowledge gap among British adults about the importance of vitamins and how to consume them.

“As a nutritionist, I witness the daily consequences of vitamin deficiency and I …

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