A line graph illustrates the consumption of fish, lamb, beef, and chicken in European countries between 1979 and 2004. Overall, the consumption of chicken has increased significantly, while the amount of lamb and beef consumed has declined almost equally. Fish consumption has remained stable throughout this period.
Chicken consumption reached the highest level among all meats, soaring from 150 to 250 grams per person per week over the 25-year span. Starting in 1979 and ending in 2004, chicken consumption showed a consistent upward trend without any declines.
At the beginning of the period, lamb and beef consumption was at its peak, with lamb slightly exceeding 250 grams and beef at 150 grams. However, both of these meats experienced fluctuations, and by the end of the period, lamb dropped significantly to just over 100 grams, while beef fell dramatically, failing to even reach the 100-gram mark. In contrast, fish consumption remained stable at around 50 grams throughout the entire timeframe.