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Jul 2024
11m 7s

The snack paradox

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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How does our desire to avoid processed foods square with our out-of-control snacking habits?

References:


2024 Food & Health Survey - International Food Information Council

Snacking: A cause for concern - ScienceDirect

Snack Food, Satiety, and Weight - PubMed (nih.gov)

What Is a Snack, Why Do We Snack, and How Can We Choose Better Snacks? A Review of the Definitions of Snacking, Motivations to Snack, Contributions to Dietary Intake, and Recommendations for Improvement - PubMed (nih.gov)

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