The given line graph illustrates the amount of fish and three types of meat: chicken, beef and lamb which were consumed in European country from 1979 to 2004. Looking from an overall perspective, it can be clearly seen that the consumption of beef, land and fish declined over the period, whereas the consumption of chicken experienced an upward trend.
With regard to the consumption of beef which is the most popular in 1979, being eaten more than 200 grams per person and then peaked at around 240 grams before falling dramatically to about 100 grams in 2004. Likewise, 150 grams of lamb was eaten in the first year after which figure dropped significantly to just above 50 grams in 2004. Furthermore, the consumption of fish fell steadily from just over 50 grams to just below 50 grams in 2004.
In contrast the amount of chicken that were eaten, it began at approximately 150 grams in 1979 then fluctuated wildly, but the trend was upward to reach around 250 grams at the end of the period.
