The bar chart illustrates the proportion of individuals who took five portions of vegetables and fruits every day in the United Kingdom between 2001 and 2008.
Overall, during all eight years, the percentage of women who consumed five parts of vegetables and fruits is the highest followed by men and then children.
Starting from 2001, the consumption of fruits and vegetables by men and children remained almost stable while the percentage grows in case of women until 2003. In 2004 and onwards up to 2006, the percentage of women further increased from about 30% to the peak above 30%. In the same years, proportion of men and children rose gradually from above 20% and 15% to nearly 30% and 25% respectively.
In 2007, the trend of eating five portions increased for children, remained stable for men, and decreased for women. In subsequent year, for all three categories, the percentage went down