The pie charts provide information about the types of food that people ate in 2008 worldwide, compared to China and India. Overall, it is clear that the three graphs represent different consumption patterns, with processed foods dominating the market in all areas.
As for global consumption, in 2008, 41% of the global population’s diet consisted of processed foods, which was slightly more than in India and 7% more than in China. Vegetables and fruits were the second largest expenditure in China, making up 32%, while in India 23%. The global average consumption of fruits and vegetables was just under 30%.
It is obvious that, consumption of animal food amounted to more than a quarter of India’s diet, which was 12% higher than in China and almost the same as global intake. However, nuts and seeds account for 11% of the minimum consumption in India and 4% worldwide, while in China this figure occupies third at 19%.