The diagram illustrates the variations in the consumption of four various types of meat – fish, chicken, beef, and lamb – in a particular European country over a 25-year period between 1979 and 2004.
In 1979 beef was by far the most popular of these foods, with about 225 grams consumed per person per week. The figures for lamb and chicken were similar, each hovering around 150 grams, while just over 50 grams of fish were consumed.
However, during this 25-year period, the consumption of beef and lamb experienced a dramatic fall, dropping to approximately 100 grams and 55 grams, respectively. The consumption of fish dipped to just below 50 grams, though this decrease was much less significant compared to that of beef and lamb.
On the other hand, the consumption of chicken saw an upward trend, overtaking that of lamb in 1980 and that of beef in 1989. By 2004 it had Jumped to almost 250 grams per person per week.
To sum up, the popularity of chicken escalated significantly over the period, while the consumption of beef, lamb, and fish decreased. It is also evident that chicken became the most popular food in 2004.