The line graph illustrates changes in the weekly consumption of chicken, beef, lamb, and fish per person in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Overall, it is clear that chicken became the most popular meat, whereas the consumption of all other types of meat and fish decreased significantly.
In 1979, beef was the most consumed meat at 220 grams per week, followed by lamb at 150 grams, chicken at 140 grams, and fish at 60 grams. Chicken consumption rose steadily throughout the period, overtaking beef around 1989. By 2004, chicken reached a peak of approximately 245 grams per week. Conversely, beef consumption fluctuated before entering a sharp decline after 1994, finishing at roughly 105 grams by 2004.
Lamb consumption also saw a downward trend, dropping from 150 grams in 1979 to 55 grams by the end of the period. Fish consumption remained the lowest throughout the entire timeframe, starting at 60 grams and gradually decreasing to 35 grams per week by 2004. In summary, the dietary habits shifted dramatically, with chicken replacing beef as the primary source of meat for the population.