Schoolchildren know more about vitamins than their parents, research finds [Video]

After scrutinising separate surveys of 2,000 adults and 1,000 children aged 6-16, it emerged that youngsters outperformed their elders on most questions. The study revealed that 20 per cent of the younger generation knew there are 13 different vitamins, compared to a mere five per cent of adults.

Furthermore, 38 per cent of schoolchildren were aware that the body can naturally produce vitamin D, in contrast to 31 per cent of adults. Kids also demonstrated superior knowledge about vitamin D’s role in bone growth and vitamin A’s vision-enhancing properties.

They were also more clued up about how vitamins C and D boost the immune system, according to research by health food firm Plenish.

Emily English, an expert nutritionist who has joined forces with Plenish as its ‘Chief Nutrition Officer’, commented: “The research highlights a significant knowledge gap among British adults about the importance of vitamins and how to consume them. …