The line graph illustrates the consumption of 4 types of meat per person in a European country from 1979 to 2004.
Overall, chicken consumption rose considerably and became the most popular type of meat by the end of the period. In contrast, beef and lamb consumption declined substantially, while fish remained relatively stable and was consistently the least consumed food.
In 1979, beef was the most widely consumed meat, at approximately 200 grams per person per week. It fluctuated considerably during the following years, reaching a peak of about 240 grams in 1984 before falling gradually. By 2004, beef consumption had dropped to around 110 grams. Chicken, on the other hand, started at about 150 grams and generally increased, overtaking beef around 1989. It then continued to rise, reaching approximately 250 grams in 2004.
Lamb consumption followed a downward trend overall. Starting at roughly 150 grams in 1979, it fell to about 110 grams by the mid-1980s and 1990s and then continued to decline, reaching only around 60 grams at the end of the period. Fish showed much less variation: its consumption decreased from approximately 60 grams to around 40 grams, despite several minor fluctuations.