Teenage schoolchildren think oats grow on trees and bacon comes from sheep, a survey showed today.

Published: 10:08AM GMT 21 Jan 2010
telegraph.co.uk

Many children and young adults also believe eggs were a key ingredient in bread, the researchers said.

The survey showed 26% of children thought bacon came from sheep, 29% thought oats grow on trees, while 17% of both children and adults under the age of 30 believed eggs were a core ingredient in bread.

Peter Kendall, president of the National Farmers' Union, said: ''The results show how important it is to teach the adults of tomorrow about the food they eat.

''Everyone should know where primary foods like cereals are grown and the role they play as part of a healthy balanced diet.

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