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And Finally... Kids a bit wooly over swine

By James Shepherd on Jan 21, 10 08:29 AM in News

Everyone knows bacon comes from pigs - apart from teenagers it seems.

A survey found 26% reckon rashers are a sheep product. Oh, and 29% believe oats grow on trees.

The study also found that 17% of children and young adults think eggs are a core ingredient in bread.

National Farmers' Union president Peter Kendall said the Home Grown Cereals Authority survey shows children need to be taught more about food.

He added: "They should know these basic things."

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