The line graph shows the consumption of fats between 1971 and 1997.

The expending of fats is shown on the diagram above from 1971 to 1997 which includes

butter

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,

margarine

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, and low and reduced fat spreads .

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, there was a downward trend during 26 years in the consumption of

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and

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with a slight decrease and

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a signifying rise in the amount of low-fat spreads people had.

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margarine

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consumption faced a dropping from 1971 to 1976, it was still more popular than

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over the period 1981 to 1995. The diagram

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presents there has been a consistent upswing in reduced fat spreads which started with 5 grams per person per week and

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it reached 100 grams in 1997. Generally,

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was the most wanted fat during those years

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people have not been fond of low-fat since 1971,

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reduced fat spread consumption began in 1986,

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and

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still growing steadily.