Given the growing contribution of snacks to dietary intake and the need for effective
strategies to reduce obesity, it is important to consider whether snacking behaviors …

Snacking, like any dietary behavior, can be practiced in a manner that is healthful or not. The
case presented in this critical review of the literature is that snacking is problematic, primarily …

Snacking, or the habit of eating little and often, has been postulated to have a range of
health benefits in relation to appetite control, bodyweight management and improved blood …

Background: Snacking is common in adolescents; however, it is unclear if there is an
association between snacking and overweight or obesity within the context of the overall …

Background: Laboratory-based investigations indicate that the consumption of foods with a
low energy density (kcal/g) decreases energy intake. Although low-energy-dense diets are …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate snacking frequency in relation to energy intake and food
choices, taking physical activity into account, in obese vs reference men and women …

Around the world, adults consume energy outside of traditional meals such as breakfast,
lunch, and dinner. However, because there is no consistent definition of a “snack,” it is …

Background: The prevalence of obesity in the United States has increased dramatically.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine trends in carbohydrate, fat, and protein …

Background It has been well-documented that Americans have shifted towards eating out
more and cooking at home less. However, little is known about whether these trends have …

The increase in childhood obesity mainly reflects increased energy intake. However, it is not
clear which food categories are responsible for this increase. Food availability data, which …