The provided bar chart illustrates how the percentage of UK residents in three different categories who consumed five portions of fruits and vegetables per day changed from 2001 to 2008.
Overall, the proportion of consumers in all groups experienced an increase in spite of minor fluctuations. Notably, the figure for women’s healthy eating habits was higher than that of the remaining categories.
Focusing on females first, starting at just above 20%, the figure then followed an upward pattern, surpassing 30% in 2004. After peaking at approximately 37% in 2006, which was also the highest indicator recorded throughout the given period, the percentage of women consuming fruits and vegetables exhibited a steady decline to 30% by 2008.
Similarly, the proportion of other two groups followed identical trends. As for males, the figure initially stood at just under 20% before gradually rising to around 27% by 2006, despite a negligible drop in 2003. Following this, it saw a slight decrease of just 2% at the end of the timeframe. Regarding children, the percentage started at the lowest rate – about 14% – and remained relatively stable until 2004, when it surged to roughly 26%. The figure then mildly volatiled and finished off at nearly 25%.