The bar chart illustrates the proportion of fruit and vegetables that were eaten by men, women, and children per day in the United Kingdom from 2001 to 2008.
Overall, it is obvious that the highest rate of consuming fruits and vegetables belonged to women, while, in contrast, the lowest rate was for children. There was an increase in the consumption of fruits and vegetables over the period.
The percentage of women who consumed fruit and vegetables was about 22% in 2001. From 2001 to 2006, the figure rose steadily and reached its peak at around 35%. After 2006, it declined slightly to 30%.
In 2001, the consuming rates of men and children were about 17% and 12%, respectively, and remained constant until 2003. From 2004 to 2007, the figures climbed to 27% and 25%, respectively. Towards 2008, there was a decrease to 22% for men and 19% for children.
