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The bar chart illustrates the proportion of British people, categorized by age, who consumed the recommended five daily servings of fruit and vegetables in the year 2006.

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Overall, the percentage of people eating healthily varied considerably by age. Middle-aged groups recorded the highest proportions, while the youngest and oldest age groups had the lowest percentages.