The world health organization recommends that people should eat five or more portion of fruit and vegetables per day. The bar chart shows the percentage of males and females in the UK by age group in 2006.

The bar chart illustrates the rate of males and females of different

ages

consuming five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day as suggested by the world health organization in the UK in 2006.

Overall

, the highest trend of consuming fruits and vegetables showed in the

ages

of 55-64 in both sexes,

while

the download trend was between 19 and 24

ages

. Females revealed a steady growth from roughly 17% in the old

age

group 19-24 years to approximately 27% in 45-54

ages

. There was a rapid peak of up to 35% in women of 55-65

age

. After consumption slightly decreased up to 25% and was the same as the 35-44

age

group, particularly 25%. Men followed the same trend as women but in all

ages

percentage of consuming five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day in all groups of

age

was less in comparison. Between 19 and 24 it highlighted only 15%. The rate rose to roughly 23% in different two groups. The highest percentage about 33% was in males between 55 and 64 years. As, for ,females it showed a marginal decline in

ages

64-74 and 75 years, 27% and 25%

consequently

.