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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Across the globe, dietary habits include the consumption of foods and drinks between main
meals. Although often described as “snacks” or “snacking,” there is no scientific consensus …

Whether eating a “snack” is considered a beneficial or detrimental behavior is largely based
on how “snack” is defined. The term “snack food” tends to connote energy-dense, nutrient …

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 …

Objective To study snacking behavior, including frequency, time of day, location, and
qualities sought in snack choices. Design A survey questionnaire was designed for use by …