The line graph compares the weekly consumption of fish, chicken, beef, and lamb per person in a European country over a 25-year period. Overall, it is evident that beef, lamb, and fish consumption declined, while chicken consumption saw a marked increase. Fish consumption remained relatively stable, and by the end of the period, chicken had overtaken both beef and lamb in popularity.
In 1979, beef consumption was the highest, at approximately 220 grams per person per week. However, it experienced a gradual decline, dropping to just above 100 grams by 2004, marking the most significant decrease. Similarly, lamb consumption started at around 150 grams, but it also decreased steadily, reaching just about 70 grams by the end of the period, showing the second-largest decline. Both beef and lamb exhibited the sharpest downward trends.
In contrast, chicken consumption demonstrated a consistent upward trend. Starting at 120 grams per person per week in 1979, it steadily increased to over 200 grams by 2004, making it the most consumed meat by the end of the period. Fish consumption, on the other hand, showed little variation, fluctuating slightly but remaining close to 50 grams per person per week throughout the entire period.
In conclusion, while beef and lamb experienced considerable reductions in consumption, chicken consumption rose to dominate the trends, with fish consumption remaining relatively unchanged throughout the 25 years.