The graph illustrates the percentage of individuals who consume five portions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK over the period of 7-years.
Overall, between 2001 and 2007, women depicted the highest score in eating whole food, while children consistently accounted for the lowest proportion. Furthermore, a significant increase can be seen in all figures during the period given.
The percentage of women started from the point of over 20 % , and it steadily leveled up and reached its peak in 2006, demonstrating higher than 30 %. However, since 2006 and until 2008, this figure marginally declined to about 30 %.
In terms of men and children eating fruits and vegetables, it began from above 15 and 10 % respectively, then it remained stable during 3 years until 2004. In spite of negligible decrease in 2008, from 2004 to 2007 , the amount of portion eaten rose gradually, and hit the highest points of nearly 25 and 30 %.
