The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meats in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph presents the comparison in

fish

and meat consumption, measured in grams per person per week, from 1979 to 2004 for a European country.

Overall

, a striking contrast is apparent in the consumption patterns of these four types. Notably,

while

the quantity of chicken exhibited a remarkable upward trajectory, the opposite patterns can be observed in the intake of the other sectors over the same time frame. In 1979, the beef amount was highest, exceeding 200 per person weekly, followed closely by lamb with 150, and chicken, which stood at approximately 140. In stark contrast, the use of

fish

was the lowest, at just over 60 for one person per week.

This

initial disparity,

however

, underwent a dramatic transformation in the subsequent years. From 1979 onwards, the figure for beef, lamb, and

fish

saw a downward trend.

In contrast

, poultry consumption skyrocketed, reaching its peak at roughly 250 by 2004. Specifically, beef proportion fluctuated during the first five years before plummeting sharply to about 100 in the final year. Comparably, the data on lamb

also

followed a gradual decline, decreasing consistently to nearly 60,

whereas

the volume of

fish

diminished somewhat steadily, reaching its lowest point of 40 by the end of the period.

To conclude

,

this

reveals a clear divergence and a substantial shift in dietary habits over the specific period, highlighting the increasing preference for chicken as the main protein source of the country’s diet.

This

transformation signifies a clear evolution in consumer behaviour regarding protein sources.