The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.

The line graph illustrates the

consumption

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trends of three spreads, namely

margarine

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, low-fat and reduced-fat spreads, and

butter

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, in

grams

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per person per week.

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, the

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of

margarine

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witnessed a significant decline over the period presented,

while

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butter

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consumption

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demonstrated a steady rise from its initial low point.

On the other hand

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, low-fat and reduced-fat spreads enjoyed a surge in popularity, though

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trend began to reverse towards the end of the period.

Margarine

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consumption

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began at 140

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per person per week in 1981

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and generally declined over the subsequent 26 years. After peaking at 160

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in 1986, it decreased to 100

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in 1991 and continued to fall to 80

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in 1996. The

consumption

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of

margarine

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continued to decrease to 60

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in 2001 and fell

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to 40

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in 2007. Low-fat and reduced-fat spreads experienced a notable increase in popularity, rising from a mere 20

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per person per week in 1981 to 60

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in 1986 and 80

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in 1991.

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growth continued until 1996

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when

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peaked at 80

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.

Subsequently

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, the

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of reduced-fat spreads experienced a slight decline to 70

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in 2001 and fell dramatically to 40

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in 2007.

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,

butter

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consumption

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, which began at 140

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in 1981, fell steadily to 100

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in 1986 and to 50

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in 1991. After reaching its lowest point in 1996 at 80

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,

butter

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consumption

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gradually rose to 90

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in 2001 and

then

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surged to 140

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in 2007.