The graph illustrates the proportions of residents in the United Kingdom, who consumed five portions of vegetables and fruits between 2001 and 2008.
Overall, women ate the highest amount of vegetables and fruits, while least amount was exhibited by children. There was a steady increase in the portions eaten by each group, before peaking in 2006 and reducing for the rest of the period.
During those years, women had the highest consumption rate, reaching a peak of around 35% in 2006. In comparison, men and children portrayed the second lowest and lowest percentages, with their highest values at around 28% in 2006 and slightly over 25% in 2007, respectively.
Consumption by female participants experienced a sustained rise from 2001 (above 20%) to 2006 (approximately 35%), before dropping the rest of the period to over 30% in 2008. Similarly, the percentage of the youngest participants rose dramatically and reached it maximum point in 2007, at more than 25%, before dipping to under 25% in 2008, while the male category commenced at above 15% in 2001 and reached its apex of around 27% in 2006.