French study suggests one in five young people can't recognise a zucchini
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. A survey by Harris Interactive Study called “The French and daily diet” highlights the disparities in dietary behavior between different age groups of the French population. Those aged 15 to 24, which accounts for 20%, cannot tell the difference between a zucchini (more commonly known in France as a courgette) and a cucumber. Faced with an image of a zucchini, 18% of young people thought they recognised a cucumber wh...