Band 5+: The graph below shows the changes in food consumption by Chinese people between 1985 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The given line graph illustrate the fluctuations in food consumption habits by Chinese residents during 1985-2010.

Overall, it can be observed that the number of individuals with inclusion of fish in their diet has significantly increased with each consecutive years.

In 1985, the consumption of salt was almost 500gms per person per week which significantly dropped to 200 gms in the year 2010. In contrast, fish consumption has rose from 600gms in 1985 to 700gms in 1990 only to dip at 600gms again. Until 1995 followed by a continuous surge in the subsequent years registering the per week consumption by an individual reach at almost 900gms in 2010.

While the meat consumption has been quite consistent in its graph with 100gms consumption in 1985 to a minimal growth of 200gms in 2010.

Thus, its quite visible that Chinese residents are more predisposed to fish consumption compared to salt and meat.