New Research Suggests , Many Americans Have a , Snacking Problem.<br />According to recent research, <br />snacking contributes to an estimated 20% <br />of the average American's daily caloric intake. .<br />'Gizmodo' reports that the study was led by <br />scientists from The Ohio State University.<br />The scientists found that people <br />with type 2 diabetes appear to <br />consume fewer calories from snacks.<br />According to the study's authors, little work <br />has been done to quantify the snacking <br />patterns of adults with type 2 diabetes.<br />The authors looked at data from <br />the National Health and Nutrition <br />Examination Survey (NHANES).<br />NHANES is a nationally representative poll of Americans’ <br />dieting and lifestyle habits regularly run by the <br />Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<br />According to the data, people reported <br />eating an average of two snacks every day, <br />regardless of their diabetes status.<br />Those without diabetes consumed an estimated <br />500 calories from snacks daily, while those with <br />diabetes or prediabetic conditions ate slightly less. .<br />'Gizmodo' reports that an average between 19.5% <br />and 22.4% of a person's daily caloric intake came <br />from snacking, equivalent to about a full meal.<br />Regardless of diabetes status, our study <br />shows that snacks contribute very little <br />nutritional quality to the overall diet and <br />may result in poorer dietary patterns, Study authors, via 'PLOS Global Public Health'.<br />The team suggests the results show that people <br />with diabetes often make an effort to reduce snacking, <br />meaning they heed the advice of health experts. .<br />The team suggests the results show that people <br />with diabetes often make an effort to reduce snacking, <br />meaning they heed the advice of health experts.
