The bar chart illustrates the proportion of people in the UK who consumed five portions of fruit and vegetables per day between 2001 and 2008.
Overall, it is clear that women had the highest percentages of consumption throughout the period, while children’s consumption recorded the lowest percentages. The proportions for all groups increased significantly in the early years although there was a slight decline in the later periods.
In 2001, the proportion of women who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day was the highest among three groups, at around 22%, followed by men, at approximately 18%. In contrast, children had the lowest percentage, at roughly 13%. The figure for women rose sharply from around 25% in 2002 to a peak of roughly 35% in 2006. It then decreased to approximately 30% in 2008.
The percentages for men and children were stable between 2001 and 2003, at around 18% and 13% respectively. Then, they both inclined, reaching around 27% and 23% respectively in 2006. Although the figure for children continue to grow to around 25% in 2007, men’s figure was stable. In 2008, they both experienced a small decrease, with men’s figure reaching 26% and 24% respectively.