This study investigates the dynamic shifts in snacking behaviors and patterns in China.
Using four waves (1991, 2004, 2006, and 2009) from the China Health and Nutrition Survey …

The purpose of the study is to examine the dynamic eating behaviors of the Chinese people,
focusing on snacking and the choice of cooking methods, and to identify the influences of …

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 …

Background The location and time of snack consumption may influence the composition,
nutrient content and portion sizes of snacks. In this study, we aimed to determine and …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 Few studies have specifically focused on demographic and socio-economic
characteristics associated with snacking in adults, whereas their identification could be …