The graph below shows the daily consumption of three spreads per person from 1981 to 2007 in a country.

The given line chart presents data about how much an individual consumed three spreads daily between 1981 and 2007 in a specific region.

Overall

Linking Words

, there was a decrease in the consumption pattern of

margarine

Use synonyms

and butter over the given period,

however

Linking Words

low-fat and reduced spreads showed opposing trends. In 1981, people used to have around 140

grams

Use synonyms

of butter per day, which was the highest among all. There was gradual growth till 1986, touching the peak, at 160

grams

Use synonyms

. Afterwards, it fell continuously, hereby reaching 40

grams

Use synonyms

in 2007. A similar downward trend is seen in the case of

margarine

Use synonyms

but to a lesser extent. The daily intake of

margarine

Use synonyms

was around 100

grams

Use synonyms

per person, in 1981. It reached, 80

grams

Use synonyms

in 1986, before the surge of 20% in 1991. It remained stable till 1996 and sharply declined for the rest of the period.

In contrast

Linking Words

, individuals started to include low-fat and reduced spreads in their diet in 1996 only. But, its popularity grew drastically.

Hence

Linking Words

, in 1996, more than 80

grams

Use synonyms

of

margarine

Use synonyms

was taken per person each day. After 2001, it remained erratic at the range of 75-80grams.