The table illustrates the weekly consumption of dairy products, namely milk and butter, among four different age groups in a European country. The data is classified by the quantity consumed and the percentage of people choosing full-fat and low-fat types.
Looking at the illustration, it is immediately evident that the amount of milk consumed rises gradually with age, whereas butter consumption peaks among people aged 45-65. Additionally, Additionally, younger individuals tend to prefer full-fat products, while older consumers increasingly choose low-fat options.
In the youngest group, under 25, the milk consumption was 1200ml per week, significantly lower than the 1650ml recorded in the 26-45 age group. The figure continued to increase slightly to 1670ml for those aged 45-65 and reached the highest level, 1900ml, among people aged 65 and over. While 59% of the youngest group chose full-fat milk, this figure dropped steadily to 30% in the oldest group.
Regarding butter, people aged 45-65 consumed the most, at 60g weekly, compared with only 12g among those under 25. The proportion of full-fat butter users also decreased with age, from 60% in the youngest group to below half (49%) among the elderly, whereas low-fat butter became more popular in older age groups.