<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>According to a report issued by the Pew Research Center, American adults have a sub-par knowledge of basic science. The organization surveyed 3,278 Americans of various social, racial and academic backgrounds. The questionnaire involved a simple set of 12<wm> questions targeting key life events and choices, the knowledge was tested through a questionnaire that asked about personal freedom of choice of eating chicken versus seafood, and also made light jokes.

Most Americans believe their children are responsible enough to decide what they eat; just over 65% think this, with just over 65% believing these young ones have the power to choose between a chicken sandwich or a salad instead of chicken nuggets; while some 55% said they really love a salad. Not surprisingly most say</wm> they are going to leave the choice up to the child. Also, almost half are comfortable with the