Snacking patterns among 1,800 adults and children
Journal of the American Dietetic AssociationPublished 1 December 1994
Audrey Tittle Cross, Diane Babicz, Linda F. Cushman
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The majority of children in all age groups snacked at least once daily, and morning was the least common and afternoon was the most common time for snacking, in the selection of snacks.
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Snacking should be targeted with specific nutrition education messages that address the influences of time of day, location, and qualities of foods on snack choices.
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