The line graphs illustrate changing patterns in food consumption, measured in grams per person per week, by the Chinese population between 1985 and 2010, categorized as Meat, Salt, and Fish.
Overall, the consumption of these food items showed notable changes over the twenty-five-year period. For fish consumption, the proportion showed a steady upward trend. It fluctuated between 1985 and 2000, remaining between 600 and 700 grams. Over the next five years, consumption rose significantly, peaking at 850 grams, the highest number recorded among the two categories.
In contrast, the figures for Salt consumption depicted a significant downward pattern. Consumption decreased from 1985 to 2010, reaching 400 grams between 1990 and 1995. A dramatic decline occurred after 1995, with the rates plunging to 200 grams in 2010. Meanwhile, Meat consumption expressed a slow increase. Its rate grew between 1985 and 2000, rising slowly from 100 grams to 200 grams. After 2000, it remained relatively stable until 2010, matching Salt consumption in the same year.
In summary, there was an increasing trend in Fish consumption among Chinese people, with the frequency fluctuating between 1985 and 2000, culminating in 2010. Conversely, Salt consumption decreased significantly throughout the period, while Meat consumption increased slowly. However, with both registering the same figures in 2010.