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 graph gives information about the portions of

males

and

females

who eat five portions of

fruits

and

vegetables

every day. The figures were collected in the UK in the year 2006.

Overall

, those who are 55-64

years

old consumed the most

fruits

and

vegetables

during the study period.

Whereas

those aged 19-24 ate the least. In detail, 19-24 male consumers ate about 15% of

fruits

and

vegetables

in a day.

Although

there is a minimal increase, boys in 25-54

years

old have a steady pattern of not more than 25%. A significant increase in trend as the

age

goes high as 55-64

years

with a proportion of roughly 30-35% which is more than half of those who are 19-24

years

old.

However

, as the

age

goes older

males

, the lower of consumption of

fruits

and

vegetables

each day. At 75

years

old, only 25% of daily

fruits

and

vegetables

is eaten which is almost a 10% difference as compared with 55-64

years

old. Taking a closer look at

females

, with a consistent increase in consumption of healthy foods starting at about 15% for 19-24

years

old. The highest consumer of

fruits

and

vegetables

in girls are those who are 55-64 at not more than 35% which is the same

age

group of people in

males

.

Similarly

, a downward pattern is observed for

females

as they

age

older. At 75

years

,

females

got to include their

fruits

and

vegetables

in their meals on a daily basis for 25% which is the same difference in percentage in

males

of 10%.