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 …

Dietary patterns established during childhood and adolescence often persist into adulthood,
and therefore have implications for the risk of developing chronic diseases, not only in the …

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 …

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 …

Objective To study dietary intake and body mass index (BMI) patterns among US adults,
stratified by snacking patterns. Design The 1994–1996 Continuing Survey of Food Intakes …

An underlying factor contributing to a lack of consensus in the scientific literature regarding
the health effects of snacking may be the diversity of study populations. In fact, the influence …

Snacking occasions are considered to contribute little more than energy to the diet; however,
few studies have examined the role of snacking on overall diet quality. The purpose of this …

Background: Most adolescents consume≥ 1 snack/d; exploring the relevance of snacking
patterns for overall diet and weight status is important to guide dietary counseling and public …

Snacks, while widely consumed in the United States (US), do not have a standard definition,
complicating research to understand associations, if any, with weight status. Therefore, the …

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 …