The graph illustrates the proportion of men, women, and children who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables in the UK during the years 2002, 2006, and 2010.
Overall, the trend for women reached a peak, while the trend for children showed some moderation.
In 2006, the percentage of women consuming the recommended amount hit its highest point at 32%. In contrast, the percentage for men was approximately 4% lower than that of women. By 2010, women’s consumption had sharply decreased to 27%, yet it remained the highest among the groups. Meanwhile, the consumption among men slightly declined to 24%. The figures for 2010 were similar to those in 2002.
Children’s consumption was dramatically lower when compared to both women and men, with only 11% meeting the recommended intake in 2002. By 2006, this figure had increased to 16%. However, the data from the last decade showed some fluctuations, resulting in a final percentage of 14%.