Snacking in nutrition and health

Volume: 70, Issue: 8, Pages: 909 - 923
Published: Apr 10, 2019
Abstract
Many studies suggest that distributing energy and nutrient intake across 4–5 eating occasions/day (rather than across three standard meals) could favourably affect human health. The inclusion of 1–2 snacks in the daily pattern alleviates the potential digestive and metabolic overload caused by fewer heavier meals and might contribute to meet recommendations for food groups (e.g. fruits, dairy) and nutrients like fibre and vitamins. The snack...
Paper Details
Title
Snacking in nutrition and health
Published Date
Apr 10, 2019
Volume
70
Issue
8
Pages
909 - 923
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