The bar graph shows the percentage of the population in the UK who used the suggested daily quantity of fresh produce in 2002, 2006 and 2010
Overall, women consistently recorded higher proportions than men and children. All groups reached their peak in 2006. Children increased slightly before declining slightly in 2010.
In 2002, children recorded 11%, followed by men with 22% and women with 25%. By 2006, children climbed to 18%, while men and women rose to 26% and 32%, respectively. The most noticeable increase was seen in women and children, both of which increased by 7 percentage points
In 2010, women declined significantly to 26%, while men and children marginally fell to 24% and 16%, respectively. Women experienced the most noticeable decline, falling by 6 percentage points.Despite the decline, women still remained the highest category, whereas children accounted for the lowest proportion.
