The bar chart compares the percentages of men, women, and children in the UK who met the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006, and 2010.
Overall, women consistently had the highest proportion of adequate consumption across all three years, while children had by far the lowest figures. All groups experienced an increase between 2002 and 2006, followed by a decline in 2010.
In 2002, 22% of men consumed the recommended amount, compared with a slightly higher 25% of women. The figure for children was notably lower, at just 11%. By 2006, all groups saw an improvement. Women reached a peak of 32%, making them the highest among the three categories, while men rose to 28%. Children also increased to 18%, though they still remained the least likely to meet the guideline.
However, by 2010, the proportions fell for all groups. Men declined to 24%, and women dropped to 27%. Children saw a smaller decrease, falling to 14%. Despite this reduction, the relative ranking among the three groups remained unchanged, with women leading, followed by men, and then children.