BRITAIN'S schoolchildren know more about vitamins than adults do, according to a new survey. 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 per cent of the younger generation knew there are 13 different vitamins, compared to just five per cent of adults.
And 38 per cent of the schoolchildren know the body can produce vitamin D naturally, compared to 31 per cent 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 urge adults to enhance their knowledge of essential vitamins. “Incorporating these vitamins into your daily routine is simple: consume a balanced diet, make sure you hit your five-a-day, or add a vitamin-enriched shot.
" To combat this lack of knowledge, Plenish has set up the ‘Little Shot Shop’ on Portobello Road, London, staffed by children. The kids shared vital vitamin and nutrition information with passers-by and quizzed adults on their vitami.
