The line graph illustrates the weekly consumption (in grams per person) of fish and three types of meat—beef, lamb, and chicken—in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
Overall, while the consumption of beef, lamb, and fish declined over the period, chicken consumption increased steadily and became the most popular meat by the end of the timeframe.
In 1979, beef was the most widely consumed meat, with a weekly average of around 220 grams per person. Lamb followed at about 150 grams, while chicken consumption was just over 140 grams. Fish was the least consumed, starting at approximately 60 grams per person per week.
Throughout the 1980s, both beef and lamb saw a gradual decline, although beef briefly recovered to nearly 240 grams in the early 1980s before dropping consistently. By 2004, beef and lamb consumption had fallen to around 100 and 70 grams respectively.
In contrast, chicken consumption rose significantly over the entire period. It surpassed lamb around 1985, overtook beef by 1990, and peaked at just under 250 grams per person in 2002. Meanwhile, fish remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly but staying close to the 50-60 gram range throughout, making it the most consistent in terms of consumption.