The bar chart compares the proportion of males and females in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables by the WHO in 2006, across various age groups.
In 2006, only around 15% of 19-24-year-olds in the UK followed the dietary guideline of WHO, with females slightly outnumbering males. The second-lowest percentage was recorded in the oldest age bracket (75+), the only age group with gender parity at 20%.
In the remaining brackets, the percentages were noticeably higher. The daily consumption of fresh produce stands between 20 and 27% among those aged from 25 to 54. Interestingly, while women led across the board, fruit and vegetable consumption was higher among older UK citizens.
The 55-64 cohort topped the chart, with around a third consuming the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables. However, this peak was not maintained in the 65-74 age group, with shares declining to below 30%. Once again, the rate of consumption was higher among females.
In summary, the daily intake of fruit and vegetables generally increased with age, with women outstripping men in all but the oldest age group. Notably, the 55-64 age group adhered to the WHO recommendation the most.