The graphs show changes in spending habits of people in UK between 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.

A closer examination reveals a significant change in food expenditures over

this

period

. In 1971, food consumption accounted for 44% of daily expenses, which is nearly half of the total.

However

,

this

figure declined significantly by the end of the

period

, approaching a minority share.

In contrast

, car usage among UK citizens began at over 20% and doubled by 2001.

Additionally

, dining out at restaurants

also

experienced growth. Starting at 7% in the early years, restaurant spending had doubled by the end of the

period

. For furniture and petrol, initial expenditures were at 9% and 10%, respectively;

however

, both categories saw a slight decrease by 2001. Interestingly, spending on books fell sharply from 6% to just 1% in the final year.

Overall

, these changes illustrate a dramatic shift in food consumption patterns. Meanwhile, car usage increased significantly,

while

spending on books saw a notable decline by the end of the

period

.