The line graph illustrates the amount of 3 different kinds of spreads(Margarine, low fat & reduced spreads, Butter) which were consumed between 1981 and 2007. Units are measured in grams.
Overall, margarine and butter spreads showed a downward trend over a period, while the percentage of low fat & reduced spreads rose. Initially, Butter was the most used spread, however, low-fat & reduced spreads remained popular by the end.
With regards to the amount of butter consumed, it began at around 140g in 1891 and rose to almost 160g in 5 years(1896), the consumption rate dramatically decreased to 100g in 1991 and less than 60g in 2007. Likewise, approximately 90g of margarine was consumed in the first year then the rate dropped to 90g and rose to 100g in 1986 and 1991 respectively. The consumption rate remained neutral from 1981 to 1996 but dropped significantly to almost 80g in 2001 and 40g at the end being the least consumed spread by 2007.
on the other hand, less than 20g of low-fat & reduced spreads were considered during 1996. However, the amount rapidly rose to more than 80g in 2001 and slightly reduced approximately to 70g in 2007 nevertheless, being the most consumed spreads.