The table illustrates the consumption of dairy products, specifically milk and butter, among four age groups in various countries in Europe. Overall, it is evident that milk and butter consumption tends to increase with age, with the exception of butter consumption among seniors. Additionally, it is clear that individuals under 25 years old tend to consume more full-fat dairy products compared to other age groups.
In terms of milk consumption, younger people (under 25 years) consume an average of 1200 cc of milk weekly, which is the lowest among all groups. Notably, more than half of this age group prefers full-fat milk over low-fat options. This trend is reversed among seniors, who consume 700 cc more milk than younger individuals, with two-thirds of them opting for low-fat milk. The milk consumption for the other two age groups—26 to 45 years and 45 to 65 years—is nearly the same, at 1650 cc and 1670 cc respectively. While more than two-thirds of the 26 to 45 age group prefer low-fat milk, slightly more than half of the 45 to 65 age group shares this preference.
Regarding butter consumption, the trend also shows an increase with age, excluding the senior demographic. Individuals younger than 25 years consume 12 grams of butter weekly, which is only seven grams less than the next age group (26 to 45 years). However, their preferences for fat content differ, as 60 percent of the younger group favors full-fat butter compared to 40 percent in the older group. The middle-aged group and seniors exhibit similar preferences regarding fat content, with half of them preferring low-fat butter. The primary difference lies in the amount consumed; seniors eat only half as much butter as middle-aged individuals, with their weekly intake at 30 grams compared to 60 grams for the latter.