Band 7+: The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features. You should write at least 150 words.

The chart illustrates the proportion of families’ food budget on two distinct aspects: using meals at restaurants and cooking at home over the period of 30 years from 1970 to 2000.

Overall, the statistics present the decreasing trend of home cooking through the period, whereas spending time on restaurant meals increased. In The second graph, individuals prefer to have fast food meals instead of sit down at restaurant.

Delving into the details, in 1970, home cooking truly became popular with 90% of families. However, it could not remain stably and moderately lost their favorite of the majority. In the last year of the period, restaurant meals and home cooking accounted for the same percentage with 50% each.

However, fast food meals and stay for meals at restaurants had the same beginning with 20 meals per day in 1970. In 1980, sit – down restaurants rose steadily and got around 33 meals. However, surprisingly, in the following years, fast food meals climbed dramatically and achieved around 90 meals each day. While, sitting down at restaurant achieved around 50 meals a day, lower than 40 meals.