The line graph illustrates the per capita consumption of whole milk and low-fat milk in the United States from 1970 to 2015.
Overall, the two types of milk display clearly contrasting trends. Whole milk consumption declined dramatically, while low-fat milk experienced a sharp upward trend before leveling off for several years.
Initially, Americans preferred whole milk, with consumption peaking at 25 gallons per person. However, it decreased steadily over the following decades, falling to around 7 gallons per capita and continuing to decline to 5 gallons by the end of the period.
In 1970, Americans’ preference for low-fat milk was at its lowest point, approximately 7 gallons per person. Over the next two decades, consumption rose to nearly 15 gallons. It remained largely unchanged from 1990 to 2010 before experiencing a slight decline by the end of the period.
It is clear that the two types of milk followed opposite trends, indicating significant shifts in consumer preferences.
