Findings of a survey of 1,153 eight- to 15-year-olds
Source: Food4Thought, British Heart Foundation, Omnibus survey by TNS
The majority of young people have little or no experience in preparing basic meals, according to a British Heart Foundation survey, which forms part of its Food4Thought campaign.
The survey revealed that while 82 per cent are confident using a microwave and three in five are happy cooking a ready meal, only 29 per cent are comfortable using a frying pan.
Maura Gillespie, head of policy at the foundation, says: "The survey was a worrying surprise. We believe that making the Government provide more resources to educate children in cooking will make a big difference. We will lobby the Government until basic life-skills, such as cooking, are a compulsory part of the curriculum."
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