Band 9: The graph below shows the daily consumption of three spreads per person from 1981 to 2007 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The line graph illustrates the use of three types of spreads (butter, margarine, and low-fat, reduced-fat spreads) per person over a 26 year period.

Overall, butter was the most popular spread at the beginning of the period, but it declined dramatically throughout the time. Margarine also showed a downward trend, while low-fat and reduced-fat spreads increased sharply by 2007.

In 1981, butter consumption stood at approximately 140 grams and reached a peak of 160 grams in 1986. It fell sharply to 100 grams in 1991 and continued to decline steadily, reaching 50 grams by 2007. Margarine consumption started at around 96 grams in 1981, decreased to 80 grams in 1986, and then rose to 100 grams in both 1991 and 1996. After that, it dropped gradually to 40 grams at the end.

Low-fat and reduced-fat spreads first appeared in 1996 at about 10 grams per person per day. Their consumption rose dramatically to 80 grams in 2001, equalling margarine. Although the figure declined slightly, it remained relatively high at around 70 grams in 2007, making it the most consumed spread among the three categories.