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The bar chart compares the percentage of men and women residing in the United Kingdom who followed the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables in 2006, categorized by age groups.
Overall, more females consumed five or more servings of produce per day in all age groups than males, except the oldest age bracket where both genders stand at parity. Notably, the intake of fruits and vegetables generally increased with age, peaking in the 55-64 age bracket prior to declining slightly in the oldest groups.
In the youngest age group (19-24), 15% of men and slightly more women met the recommended five-a-day quota, which was the lowest proportion in the study. A similarly low percentage was observed in the 75+ age group, at 20%, the only category with no gender difference.
Other age brackets exhibit more pronounced disparities. The consumption of fresh produce ranged from 20% to 27% among three age groups: 25–34, 36-44, and 45-54-year-olds. Interestingly, the figures were slightly higher among older UK residents, with women consistently ahead.
When it comes to senior age brackets, the 55-64 cohort showed the highest consumption rates, somewhat distantly followed by those aged 65 to 74. The former comprises over 30% while the latter over 25%, with females still maintaining a slight lead.
The bar chart compares the percentage of men and women residing in the United Kingdom who followed the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables in 2006, categorized by age groups.
Overall, more females consumed five or more servings of produce per day in all age groups than males, except the oldest age bracket where both genders stand at parity. Notably, the intake of fruits and vegetables generally increased with age, peaking in the 55-64 age bracket prior to declining slightly in the oldest groups.
In the youngest age group (19-24), 15% of men and slightly more women met the recommended five-a-day quota, which was the lowest proportion in the study. A similarly low percentage was observed in the 75+ age group, at 20%, the only category with no gender difference.
Other age brackets exhibit more pronounced disparities. The consumption of fresh produce ranged from 20% to 27% among three age groups: 25–34, 36-44, and 45-54-year-olds. Interestingly, the figures were slightly higher among older UK residents, with women consistently ahead.
When it comes to senior age brackets, the 55-64 cohort showed the highest consumption rates, somewhat distantly followed by those aged 65 to 74. The former comprises over 30% while the latter over 25%, with females still maintaining a slight lead.