The provided line graph illustrates the weekly consumption of fish and three types of meat (beef, lamb, and chicken) per person in a European country over a 25-year period, from 1979 to 2004. Overall, there was a significant shift in dietary preferences, with chicken consumption rising substantially to become the most popular choice, while red meats like beef and lamb saw a considerable decline. Fish consumption, in contrast, remained relatively stable at the lowest levels throughout the period. Initially, beef was the most consumed item, starting at just over 200 grams per person per week in 1979 and fluctuating before experiencing a sharp drop from approximately 220g in 1989 to around 100g by 2004. Conversely, chicken, which began at about 150g per week, showed a consistent upward trend. Despite some fluctuations, it steadily increased, overtaking beef around 1989 and ultimately reaching over 250g per week by the end of the period, establishing itself as the most widely consumed food. Lamb consumption followed a continuous downward trajectory over the 25 years. Starting at roughly 150g per week, it gradually fell, plummeting to less than 50g by 2004, thus becoming the least consumed meat. Fish, on the other hand, maintained a remarkably stable consumption pattern. It consistently remained the lowest consumed food type, fluctuating only marginally between 50g and 60g per person per week across the entire duration shown.
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