The chart illustrates four types of meat (chicken, fish, lamb, and beef) consumed in a European nation between 1979 and 2004.
Overall, chicken consumption increased steadily during the period, compared to beef and lamb, which dropped. There were minimal fluctuations in terms of fish products eaten, as they remained at almost the same level throughout the period. Most residents consumed beef as their favorite type of meat at the beginning, but switched to chicken over time, whereas fish was consistently the least eaten product.
From 1979 to 2004, chicken experienced a sustained rise in consumption rates, starting at slightly below 150 grams in 1979 and peaking at around 250 grams, between 1999 and 2004. In contrast, the amount of beef and lamb eaten in the country dipped dramatically during those years, reaching their minimum figures of approximately 100 grams and over 50 grams between 1999 and 2004, respectively.
There was minimal variation in fish consumed because it commenced at about 60 grams in 1979 and settled at slightly below 50 grams from before 1984 to 2004. Chicken overtook beef as the primary meat product devoured in the country around the year 1989 and remained the leading product, reaching its maximum value of roughly 250 grams between 1999 and 2004.