The line graph provides data on the consumption of three spreads, namely margarine, low fat & reduced spreads and butter, over the period from 1981 to 2008. Units are measured in grams
Overall, three spreads’ consumption exhibited a downward trajectory, with butter demonstrating the sharpest dip in the examined time.
Initially, butter stood highest at approximately 140 grams, maintaining a gradual increase trend until 1986, when it experienced a plunge at 100. In contrast, margarine underwent an opposing trajectory, slightly decreasing by 1986 and then recovering as time progressed. From 1986 onwards, it surpassed butter before plateauing at 100 until 1996.
Meanwhile, low fat and other reduced spreads displayed an exponential surge since its debut in 1996, reaching its peak at over 80 grams. A noteworthy pattern emerged in 2001 when it exceeded butter and equalled margarine at around 85. From 2001 to 2007, while low fat and other spreads were the highest, it experienced a downturn together with butter and margarine.