The line graph depicts the consumption patterns of fish, chicken, beef, and lamb among European individuals from 1979 to 2004, measured in grams per week per person.
Overall, chicken consumption exhibited a notable upward trend over the period, surpassing other types of meat. Conversely, beef consumption experienced a gradual decline, while fish and lamb consumption remained relatively stable.
In 1979, European individuals consumed less than 150 grams of chicken per week per person. However, this figure steadily increased, reaching approximately 250 grams per person by 2004.
By contrast, beef consumption began at over 200 grams per person in 1979 but declined steadily over the years, dropping to around 100 grams per person by 2004. Meanwhile, fish consumption remained relatively consistent throughout the period, hovering around 60 grams per person.
Lamb consumption showed some fluctuations, starting at approximately 100 grams per person in 1979, peaking at around 120 grams per person in the mid-1980s, and returning to its initial level by 2004.