The bar chart illustrates the percentage of people in the UK who consumed five portions of ate daily from 2001 to 2008, categorized into men, women, and children.
Overall, women consistently had the highest percentage of daily ate consumption over the period. Men’s consumption levels were generally in the middle, while children consistently had the lowest percentages.
In 2001, around 12% of men, 15% of women, and 10% of children met the five-a-day recommendation. These figures gradually increased over the years, with a notable rise in women’s consumption reaching its peak at about 32% in 2006. Men’s consumption also peaked in 2006, at around 27%. Children showed a slower increase, peaking at roughly 18% in 2007.
After 2006, there was a slight decline in the percentages for all groups. By 2008, women’s consumption dropped to about 28%, men’s to 24%, and children’s to 16%.
In summary, the chart demonstrates a general upward trend in the consumption of fruits and vegetables among all groups, with women consistently leading and children trailing throughout the period.