The line graph depicts the average weekly consumption per person of chicken, beef, lamb, and fish from 1979 to 2004 in one Europian nation.
Overall, chicken was the only meat to show consistent growth, while beef and lamb declined, and fish consumption stayed almost constant.
In 1979, beef was the most consumed meat, with about 200 grams per person per week, followed by lamb and chicken at roughly 140 grams. Fish was the least popular, starting around 50 grams. Over the next few years, chicken consumption rose steadily and overtook beef in 1989. From then on, it continued to increase gradually, reaching approximately 260 grams by 2004.
Beef consumption fluctuated slightly in the 1980s but began to decline noticeably in the early 1990s, falling to around 110 grams per person per week by the end of the period. Lamb consumption showed a continuous downward trend throughout the 25 years, dipping below 50 grams in the early 2000s. Fish consumption remained largely stable, hovering around 40-50 grams per week.
Overall, chicken was the only meat to show consistent growth, while beef and lamb declined, and fish consumption stayed almost constant.