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
This was my first reaction, too… I’m surprised as hell that 79% of them are getting it right!
That’s pretty obviously a zucchini. They didn’t ask if it’s a zucchini or a cucumber, they asked what it is, and 20% of the people didn’t know. Of the 20% that didn’t know, 18% thought it was a cucumber. Thinking it’s a cucumber is a heck of a lot better than not even knowing what it is at all, but it’s still obviously wrong.
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
What a headline. “some vegetables.”
They should be more like me, a typical person who can correctly identify all vegetables on earth.
Moreover, this proves that I have a healthy diet.
My sister and brother in law are farmers. They love to play the “guess this vegetable” game when I visit… and I’m a cook. There are so many various foods out there. I’ve probably eaten and cooked more than most, but it would truly take a lifetime to experience them all.
I didn’t know what an endive was until I was 27. Still haven’t tried them, but I know what they are now! So we’re basically the same person
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
The earth is on fire and the people with the power to stop it are just pouring gas/petrol on it instead of doing anything to help. Why the fuck should not knowing a zucchini from a cucumber matter to me or why should a healthy diet when I’m never going to be able to retire or enjoy life outside of hedonism?
I don’t know, i guess you can commit die then
I just eat vegetables
I may not know what these vegetables are in the picture, but they scare my cats, so no thank you 😌
They only scare cats if you sneak them onto the ground behind them without them noticing. I think what’s happening is that their survival instincts kick in and they think that a snake has snuck up on them. But that’s just an observational guess. Cats are fine with zucchini if it’s just sitting on a table or something.
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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So? There was an entire generation of Irish people that had no idea what potatoes looked like.
