Band 6+: The pie charts below show the percentages of spending on food among individuals in the United States by the type of food in 2000, 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts illustrates the proportion of food that is spent by people in the USA by the kind of food in 2000, 2010 and 2020.

Overall, the period given saw a slight rise in both snack and sodas, which represented the highest percentage in all years, fruits and vegetables. In contrast, the proportion of bread, cereal and rice declined gently. A similar pattern was observed in meat and fish, and also in dairy products.

From 2000 to 2010, there was a 4% increase in snacks and sodas, rising from 31 to 35 percent. Similarly, the share of fruits and vegetables increased marginally from 17% to just under a fifth. Conversely, the percentage of both bread, cereal and rice and dairy products dropped by 1%, stood at 14% and 10%, respectively, in 2010. Likewise, the rate of meat and fish fell from just over a quarter of the total to 22%.

From 2010 to 2020, 1% rise was observed in both snacks and sodas and fruits and vegetables, finishing at around 36% and 20%, respectively. The period saw a stable proportions in both dairy products and meat and fish, leveling off at one in ten and 22%, respectively. As for the slice of bread, cereal and rice, the figure decreased to 13% by 2020.