The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has conducted a study, as per which it has been unveiled that 20% of Scots think jam is counted as a portion of fruit.

Experts said their belief is enough to explain what makes Scots have the worst dental health in Britain. Though the fact has been unveiled, it is important to raise awareness among Scots about what is healthy and what not.

FSA researchers said it seems Scots are trying to improve their lifestyle. But the problem is that they are unaware of healthy options as they think fruit jam is equivalent to fresh fruits.

Dr. Jacqui McElhiney from the FSA in Scotland said the study findings are enough to explain that there is a lot more that they need to work on. "Clearly we still have work to do. when looking at our (health) messages", affirmed Dr. McElhiney.

Having five portions of fruits and vegetables a day is important but that does not mean that having jam has sufficed the purpose.

If obesity rate of Scotland is assessed, it has been found that it is having one of the highest obesity rates in the country.