The bar chart illustrates the percentage of people in three groups (men, women and children) who consumed five portions of fruit and vegetables per day in the UK from 2001 to 2008.
In general, consumption increased in all three groups over the period. Women consistently had the highest intake, and they experienced steady growth until reaching their peak in 2006. Children also showed a continuous rise, with their highest point occurring in 2007. Men, meanwhile, rose gradually but did not show the same level of growth as women.
For the first three years, the figures for men and children showed only slight fluctuations, remaining around 17% and 12% respectively. After 2003, both groups experienced clearer upward trends. Men’s consumption increased gradually until it peaked at about 28% in 2006, while children’s intake rose moderately and reached slightly above a quarter of their group in 2007. Women also saw a steady climb from about 21% in 2001 to approximately 35% in 2006.
After reaching their peaks, all three groups experienced a slight decline, though consumption remained higher than at the beginning of the period.