The provided bar chart depicts the percentage of women, men, and children in the UK who consumed more than five portions of vegetables and fish daily from 2011 to 2017. Overall, it is evident that the figures for all groups increased throughout the period. Furthermore, women consistently maintained the lead each year, while children remained the lowest.
Looking at the diagram in detail, 20% of females ate more than 5 portions per day in 2011, and the rate remained steady for the next 2 years. Following this, the rate increased gradually to 35% until 2016 and decreased to 30% by the end of the period.
Additionally, the proportion of males began at approximately 17% and rose modestly up to 24% by the end of 2015. However, the rate declined to 23% in 2016 and grew again to 25% in 2017. In contrast, the figure for children, which had the lowest percentage throughout the 7 years, fluctuated over the period, averaging at 13% and reaching 15%.
