The bar chart compares the proportion of both males and females ingesting fruits and vegetables five or more times each day by different age groups in the UK in 2006. Overall, women consumed more portions than their male counterparts in most age categories, with the exception of individuals aged 75+, in which the figures were equal. Furthermore, those aged 55 to 64 showed the highest percentages, regardless of age.
Focusing on the highest proportions first, people aged 55-74 showed somewhat similar figures among both genders. While the consumption of fruit and vegetables among those in the 55-64 age set was the largest proportion, with about 34% of women and approximately 32% of men, the 64-74 age range had a higher portion, with a small disparity, in which about 29% of women and nearly 27% of men. When it comes to those aged 75+, they showed equal percentages among both genders in their consumption, which was 20%.
Similar patterns were observed in the age brackets, from younger people to those aged 45-54. There was a noticeable discrepancy in the proportion of fruits and vegetables consumed between two age groups, with 15% of men and about 16% of women. Regarding the 25-34 age set, females’ consumption stood at about 22% compared to their male counterparts, with 20%. As for the next age group, with a larger disparity between those aged 36-44, in which 25% of women and about 22% of men. Lastly, in the 45-54 age bracket, the females consumed about 27% as opposed to males, who consumed nearly 23%.