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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

ObjectiveTo determine the association between consumption of snacks and sweetened
beverages and risk of overweight among children. DesignSecondary analysis of the Young …

Objective Evaluate foods and beverages consumed, and energy and nutrient densities that
constitute morning, afternoon, and evening snacking periods among children in the US …

Background: Mexico faces malnutrition problems in the child population. Analysis of food
consumption in small children allows us to identify and propose strategies focused on …

Objective: To analyse prevailing food patterns among Spanish children and young people
and their relationship to sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Design: Cross-sectional …

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 …

ObjectiveTo establish the school eating habits of Mexican children, who are prone to obesity
and later to high rates of adult chronic diseases. DesignQuestionnaires for students and …