The graph shows how much fast food people in the UK ate each week, measured in grams, from 1970 to 1990. It compares the consumption of hamburgers, fish and chips, and pizza.
Overall, the chart shows that while the consumption of hamburgers and fish and chips rose sharply, pizza became less popular over the same period. By 1990, fish and chips were clearly the most eaten fast food in the UK.
In 1970, pizza was the most commonly eaten fast food, at around 300 grams per week. Fish and chips stood at about 80 grams, while hamburgers were the least popular, at roughly 20 grams. However, pizza consumption gradually fell over the years, dropping to just over 200 grams by 1990. For example, in the early 1970s, pizza might have been seen as a trendy foreign dish, but it slowly lost appeal as eating habits changed.
By contrast, fish and chips grew steadily in popularity, especially after 1980. Their consumption climbed dramatically to around 500 grams per week by 1990, making it the leading fast food choice. Similarly, hamburgers saw significant growth, increasing from 20 grams in 1970 to around 300 grams in 1990, possibly due to the growing influence of American-style fast food restaurants.
