Band 6+: The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line chart illustrates the consumption of fish and three different kinds of meat in a European country in a 25-year period from 1979 to 2004.

A closer look at the diagram highlights the fact that the consumption of chicken increases annually whereas the rest, namely beef, lamb and fish decreases gradually in a 25-year period.

The consumption of beef was about 225 grams per person per week in 1979, the highest figure in the diagram at that time. It then fluctuated for the next 10 years until 1989, it is surpassed by the consumption of chicken. Over the next 15 years, it decreased slightly and reached its lowest point with approximately 100 grams in 2004.

The consumption of chicken and lamp stood at nearly 150 grams in 1979. However, while lamb consumption fall steadily and reached its lowest point (about 75 grams per person per week) in 2004, there was a moderate rise in the consumption of chicken with its peak about 250 grams in 2004. In contrast, the consumption of fish was fairly steadily over 25 years with a small dip to 50 grams.