The bar chart illustrates the proportion of men, women, and children in the UK who met the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables across three specific years: 2002, 2006, and 2010.
Overall, women consistently maintained the highest consumption rates throughout the period, while children consistently recorded the lowest figures. Notably, all three demographic groups experienced a peak in their consumption levels in 2006 before seeing a slight decline by 2010.
In 2002, 25% of women consumed the recommended amount, compared to 22% of men and only 11% of children. By 2006, these figures rose across the board, with women reaching a period high of 32%, men increasing to 26%, and children rising to 18%. This year represented the most significant engagement with healthy eating habits for all categories.
By 2010, however, the percentages for all groups fell back slightly. The proportion of women dropped to 26%, matching the 2006 figure for men. Similarly, the percentage of men decreased to 24%, while the figure for children fell to 16%. Despite these declines, the 2010 consumption levels remained higher than those recorded at the start of the period in 2002.