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Alison Campbell lectures in farming at the Scottish Agricultural College in Aberdeen.
Alison Campbell lectures in farming at the Scottish Agricultural College in Aberdeen.
True
On a virtual farm, you have to wait six months for your aubergines to grow.
On a virtual farm, you have to wait six months for your aubergines to grow.
False
Peeling potatoes was a classic punishment for those on leave in the Army.
Peeling potatoes was a classic punishment for those on leave in the Army.
False
Sales of lazy foods like potatoes, chopped carrots, and diced onions are declining.
Sales of lazy foods like potatoes, chopped carrots, and diced onions are declining.
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The percentage of students at the Scottish Agricultural College with farm backgrounds is limited.
The percentage of students at the Scottish Agricultural College with farm backgrounds is limited.
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In the UK, many people are known for their enthusiasm for basic culinary chores.
In the UK, many people are known for their enthusiasm for basic culinary chores.
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Delia Smith taught viewers how to fry an egg in 1998.
Delia Smith taught viewers how to fry an egg in 1998.
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The term 'lazy food' refers to people who are cash-poor but time-rich.
The term 'lazy food' refers to people who are cash-poor but time-rich.
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Tesco Express is known for having a high percentage of stationary customers.
Tesco Express is known for having a high percentage of stationary customers.
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Lesley Ball, a home economist, advocates for the rise of 'lazy food' culture.
Lesley Ball, a home economist, advocates for the rise of 'lazy food' culture.
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Ms. Buttriss states that if you cut cabbage or green pepper, the cut surfaces will gradually gain more vitamin.
Ms. Buttriss states that if you cut cabbage or green pepper, the cut surfaces will gradually gain more vitamin.
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It is better nutritionally to eat pre-prepared vegetables and fruits rather than fresh ones according to the text.
It is better nutritionally to eat pre-prepared vegetables and fruits rather than fresh ones according to the text.
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Over the past 20 years, there has been a decrease in the amount of money spent on 'lazy food' products.
Over the past 20 years, there has been a decrease in the amount of money spent on 'lazy food' products.
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The use of mild bleach to wash bagged salads has never been controversial.
The use of mild bleach to wash bagged salads has never been controversial.
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Waitrose has a limited range of 'lazy food' and cooking 'cheat' ingredients.
Waitrose has a limited range of 'lazy food' and cooking 'cheat' ingredients.
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Ready meals are considered unhealthy at the same level as prepared vegetables according to the text.
Ready meals are considered unhealthy at the same level as prepared vegetables according to the text.
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Judy Buttriss is the director general of the British Nutrition Foundation.
Judy Buttriss is the director general of the British Nutrition Foundation.
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Using gas to keep vegetables fresh in plastic bags is recommended for better preservation.
Using gas to keep vegetables fresh in plastic bags is recommended for better preservation.
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According to Ronan Hegarty, the rise in sales of prepared vegetables is part of a wider trend towards more convenience food.
According to Ronan Hegarty, the rise in sales of prepared vegetables is part of a wider trend towards more convenience food.
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Ronan Hegarty believes that people wanting more choice are being lazy.
Ronan Hegarty believes that people wanting more choice are being lazy.
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Ready-prepared mango, melon, or passionfruit can help introduce children to new tastes without having to buy a whole fruit.
Ready-prepared mango, melon, or passionfruit can help introduce children to new tastes without having to buy a whole fruit.
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The text suggests that some children associate food with the shop where it's bought rather than with its source.
The text suggests that some children associate food with the shop where it's bought rather than with its source.
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According to Ronan Hegarty, people embracing the culinary process is inevitable.
According to Ronan Hegarty, people embracing the culinary process is inevitable.
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'Ready-chopped carrots and onions' being on sale amazes Ronan Hegarty.
'Ready-chopped carrots and onions' being on sale amazes Ronan Hegarty.
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Pre-boiled eggs are widely accepted as a convenient food option.
Pre-boiled eggs are widely accepted as a convenient food option.
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Buying pre-peeled garlic cloves is considered too extravagant by many individuals.
Buying pre-peeled garlic cloves is considered too extravagant by many individuals.
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The concept of supermarkets is seen as a step towards self-sufficiency.
The concept of supermarkets is seen as a step towards self-sufficiency.
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There are individuals who mock the idea of pre-sliced apples.
There are individuals who mock the idea of pre-sliced apples.
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Shelling your own peanuts is considered an unnecessary waste of time by most people.
Shelling your own peanuts is considered an unnecessary waste of time by most people.
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Having chickens with feathers and heads still on is a common food preference among individuals.
Having chickens with feathers and heads still on is a common food preference among individuals.
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