New Research Suggests Many Americans Have a Snacking Problem

New Research Suggests , Many Americans Have a , Snacking Problem.

According to recent research, snacking contributes to an estimated 20% of the average American's daily caloric intake.

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'Gizmodo' reports that the study was led by scientists from The Ohio State University.

The scientists found that people with type 2 diabetes appear to consume fewer calories from snacks.

According to the study's authors, little work has been done to quantify the snacking patterns of adults with type 2 diabetes.

The authors looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

NHANES is a nationally representative poll of Americans’ dieting and lifestyle habits regularly run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to the data, people reported eating an average of two snacks every day, regardless of their diabetes status.

Those without diabetes consumed an estimated 500 calories from snacks daily, while those with diabetes or prediabetic conditions ate slightly less.

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'Gizmodo' reports that an average between 19.5% and 22.4% of a person's daily caloric intake came from snacking, equivalent to about a full meal.

Regardless of diabetes status, our study shows that snacks contribute very little nutritional quality to the overall diet and may result in poorer dietary patterns, Study authors, via 'PLOS Global Public Health'.

The team suggests the results show that people with diabetes often make an effort to reduce snacking, meaning they heed the advice of health experts.

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The team suggests the results show that people with diabetes often make an effort to reduce snacking, meaning they heed the advice of health experts.