The bar chart below illustrates the percentage of the population in the UK that consumed the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables in 2002, 2006, and 2010.
Overall, the study indicated that women made up a larger portion of the population than men, and their consumption of the recommended daily amounts of vegetables exceeded that of men across all age groups. Additionally, the data revealed that middle-aged men and women had the highest consumption levels, while young children had the lowest. Notably, the disparity in consumption between the sexes was less pronounced in 2010. The measurements are presented in percentages.
In 2002, females had a substantial consumption rate of the recommended daily fruits and vegetables, at 25%, which was significantly higher than that of children, who consumed only 14%. Males followed closely behind with a rate of 22%, making it the second highest consumption level among the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables.
Over the next eight years, consumption rates for all groups increased, reaching their peaks in 2006. Notably, females constituted the highest demographic for consuming the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, achieving a rate of 32%. In 2010, the percentage of females who met the recommended intake was 27%, which was significantly higher than that of males, at 24%, and children, at 14%.