The bar chart compares the changes in the proportion of individuals – men, women and children- who consumed five portions of vegetables and fish a day in the UK between 2011 and 2017. From an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that men consistently ate five portions of vegetables and fish more than women and children, of a particular note is that the percentage of men, women and children eating those items showed a steady increase throughout the period.
Looking at the information in more detail, the percentage of men, who consumed more than 5 portions of vegetables and fish, stood at 20% in 2011, followed by women with approximately 17%. The former had remained stable by 2013, which was followed by a sudden surge, reaching its peak of just over 35% in 2016. However, it decreased to 30% in 2017. By contrast, there was a gradual rise in the proportion of the letter to finish at just well 25% by the final year.
Regarding the proportion of children eating more than 5 portions of vegetables and fish, it was at 10% in 2011, lower than men and women. A small increase occurred during the years to finish at 15% despite some fluctuations in the middle of the period.