The table shows how people from various age groups consume milk and butter on a weekly basis in a European country. Overall, it is clear that milk consumption increases with age, with older age groups showing a preference for low-fat milk. In terms of butter consumption, the 45-65 age group recorded the highest share, with an equal preference for both low-fat and full-fat butter.
Firstly, people under the age of 25 consume 1,200 ml of milk per week, with a greater preference for full fat milk (59%). The 26-45 age group shows the highest preference for low fat milk at 80%, consuming 1,650 ml weekly. Milk consumption slightly increases in the 45-65 age group to 1,670 ml, with 10% more preferring low-fat over full fat milk. Additionally, the elderly (65+) consume 1,900 ml of milk per week, and 70% of them prefer low fat milk.
In terms of butter consumption, the 45-65 age group has the highest intake at 60g, with an equal preference for both low fat and full fat butter. A similar balance in preference is experienced among the elderly (65+), who have the second highest consumption at 30g. Other age groups, under 25 and 26-45, have much lower consumption of butter, at 12g and 19g respectively. Their preferences also differ significantly, while 60% of the under 25 group prefer full fat butter, only 38% of the 26-45 group do.