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Snacking patterns among 1,800 adults and children

A T Cross¹, D Babicz, L F Cushman

¹Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association

|December 1, 1994

Summary

Children and adults snack frequently, primarily at home in the afternoon. Taste is prioritized over nutrition in snack selection, highlighting a need for targeted nutrition education.

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Area of Science:

Nutrition Science
Behavioral Science

Background:

Snacking is a common dietary behavior.
Understanding snacking patterns is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate snacking frequency, timing, location, and desired snack qualities.
To identify differences in snacking behavior between children and adults.

Main Methods:

A survey questionnaire was administered to 1,510 adults via telephone interviews and 290 fifth and sixth graders via self-administration.
Participants were drawn from a national random sample of adults and a nonrandom sample of students across diverse geographic locations.

Main Results:

The majority of children snacked daily, with afternoons being the most common snacking time.
Snacking predominantly occurred at home, and taste was a more significant factor than nutrition in snack choices.
Fruits were popular but selected less often than other food categories during snack occasions.

Conclusions:

Nutrition education messages should be tailored to address the contextual factors influencing snack choices, such as time, location, and perceived food qualities.
Interventions could leverage the popularity of certain foods while emphasizing healthier options.

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