The chart illustrates the proportion of individuals—men, women, and children—who consumed at least five portions of fruits and vegetables daily from 2001 to 2008.
Overall, it is evident that women represented the highest percentage of individuals incorporating fruits and vegetables into their diet throughout this period, while children accounted for the lowest percentage. By the end of the period, the consumption of fruits and vegetables had significantly increased among all participant groups in the study.
The percentage of women who consumed both fruits and vegetables began at just over 20% in the early years (2001–2002). However, this figure steadily rose to around 35% by 2006, before experiencing a slight decline to 30% in the final year.
In contrast, the proportion of children eating fruits and vegetables remained the lowest throughout the entire time frame, starting at approximately 12% in 2001. This figure remained stable until 2003 and then increased steadily to around 25% in 2007. Men showed a similar trend; in 2001, their consumption was between 15% and 20%, remaining unchanged for the next two years. Then, there was a dramatic rise to nearly 27% in 2007. However, both of these subgroups experienced a slight decline in the final year of the study.