Background: Snacking has increased globally, but little is known about how Mexicans
consume foods outside meals. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the …

Objective: To examine snacking patterns, food sources and nutrient profiles of snacks in low-
and middle-income Chilean children and adolescents. Design: Cross-sectional. Dietary data …

Snacking is common in children and influenced by many factors. The aim of this study is to
provide insight of both common and country-specific characteristics of snacking among 4–13 …

Background: Previous studies have indicated that snacking is contributing to increased
calories in the American diet, and that the contribution of snacks to energy intake has …

This study built on limited knowledge about patterns and trends of adult snacking in the US.
We selected adults aged 19 y and older (n= 44,754) between 1977–1978 and 2003–2006 …

The snacking prevalence, frequency of daily snack consumption, and the contribution of
snacks to daily energy intake have substantially increased globally. The aim of this study …

The high prevalence of overweight and obesity among the US population (1) has led
researchers to evaluate possible associations between specific dietary patterns and weight …

Background: Little is known about the dietary behaviors of Mexican children with regard to
frequency, amount, and quality of foods consumed at eating occasions and their impact on …

Snacks are a staple of the American diet, contributing to approximately 20% of energy
intake. Most US adults consume one to three snacks/day, yet few reviews have focused on …

Background Previous studies have indicated that snacking is contributing to increased
calorie intake of American children and that the energy density of snacks in US diets has …