The charts illustrate the amount of money spent on fast food each week in Britain. The graph depicts trends in fast food consumption.
To begin with, the expenditure on fast food varies by income group, specifically for hamburgers, fish and chips, and pizza. This graph shows how much each person spends per week on these items, categorized by high income, average income, and low income. For high-income earners, spending on fish and chips is around 15 to 20 percent, while average income earners spend approximately 25 percent. Conversely, low-income individuals spend roughly 20 percent on fish and chips. When it comes to hamburgers, those with low income spend only about 5 percent. Pizza consumption is notably higher among high-income groups, reaching up to 40 percent, while low-income groups spend nearly 20 percent, and average income earners spend around 30 percent on pizza.
In addition, the consumption of fast foods has changed from 1979 to 1990. In 1970, hamburger consumption was nearly nonexistent, but by 1990 it had skyrocketed to approximately 500 percent. Pizza consumption in 1990 also reached 100 percent. As for fish and chips, consumption declined from 310 grams in 1977 to around 200 grams by 1990.
Overall, there is a very high amount spent on hamburgers, a medium amount spent on fish and chips, and a significant amount spent on pizza. This reflects the expenditure on fast foods according to income levels. Moreover, hamburger consumption has significantly increased, while pizza consumption has decreased, with fish and chips maintaining a medium level of consumption.