The chart illustrates the proportion of the UK population that eats the recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006, and 2010. The population is categorized into men, women, and children.
Generally, the UK population consumed recommended intakes less across the period, with 2006 exhibiting a peak in consumption for all. While women consistently performed as the top consumer, children remained at the bottom throughout.
In detail, women began with the greatest percentage in 2002, with 25%. This was closely followed by a share of 22% for men, while children significantly lagged at 11% only. All categories rose to their peaks in 2006, with the youth at 16%, males at 28%, and females at 32%, which represents the highest rate of consumption overall. Following this was a decrease, with men falling to 24% and children declining to 14%. Interestingly, women showed the significant decline, ending with a percentage of 27% in 2010.
