The line graph depicts the amount of spreads consumed between 1981 to 2007, measuring in the unit of gram. Overall, the consumption of Butter and Margarine declined, whereas the lowfat increased within a period of 26 years.
In 1981, butter consumption started at just over 140 grams and had been the most popular spread. Apart from a brief rise from 1981 to 1968, the quantity of butter eaten dramatically declined until 2007, finishing at 50 grams.
In contrary, the second most famous spread was Margarine that began with 90 grams in 1981 and moderately decreased to 80 grams in 1989. The intake of Margarine climbed to 100 grams in 1991 and leveled off until 1996. Despite the growth, the volume of Margarine taken dropped significantly to 40 grams in 2007.
In contrast to this, the consumption of lowfat adn reduced spreads started at 10 grams in 1996 and sharply jumped to 90 grams in 2001, which overtook the usage of the other tow spreads. Despite the rapid growth, the quantity of lowfat gradually fall to 50 grams from 2001 to 2007. Nevertheless, the amount of reduced spreads consumed became the most popular in 2007.
