The graph illustrates the consumption trends of fish and three types of meat including chicken, beef, and lamb in a European country from 1979 to 2004. The quantities are measured in grams per person per week.
Overall, chicken consumption rose significantly over the period, while beef and lamb experienced fluctuate declines. Fish consumption remained relatively stable but was consistently the least consumed item.
In 1979, beef was the most consumed meat that reached 220 grams per person per week, followed by lamb at around 150 grams. Chicken consumption was a little bit lower, at 140 grams, and fish was the least consumed at just under 60 grams. Over the next 25 years, chicken consumption showed a neat increase, overtaking beef around 1989 and reaching nearly 250 grams by 2004.
In contrast, beef consumption declined rapidly after 1984, falling to around 100 grams in 2004. Lamb consumption also dropped steadily, reaching about 60 grams by the end of the period. Meanwhile, fish consumption fluctuated a little bit but remained relatively stable at about 50 grams throughout the year.
Altogether, chicken became the most popular choice over time, while the popularity of beef and lamb decreased, and fish consumption remained consistently low.