Band 7+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the daily consumption of three spreads per person from 1981 to 2007 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The line graph illustrates the amounts of margarine, low-fat and reduced spreads, and butter consumed between 1981 and 2007.

Overall, the consumption of these three spreads witnessed a downward trend, even with a considerably high intake during the initial time period. The intake of both margarine and butter, were prioritized by common people, was high during the initial time period. In contrast, low-fat and reduced spreads were officially introduced after the first three years.

Butter was considered the most consumed spread, reaching 160 grams by 1986. Since then, its demand declined drastically to 40 grams at the end of the year. Likewise, margarine remained steady at 100 grams for five years before declining to 80 grams by 1986.

Similarly, low-fat and reduced spreads were rarely bought in 1996, but their consumption soared afterwards. Their consumption peaked at 80 grams by 2001 and slightly shrunk at the end of the year.