Nutritional Quality of Commercially Available Unbranded Cereal Snacks Consumed by School Children

Snacking Behavior and Association with Metabolic Risk Factors in Adults from North and South India

“…Studies in low- and middle-income countries show that with rapid urbanization, the economic and lifestyle transition, consumption of out-of-home prepared snacks has increased, and there is an increased demand for packaged and ready-to-eat foods [ 2 – 4 ]. Studies on Indian dietary patterns report an increase in consumption of foods high in fat and sugar [ 5 – 7 ]. There is increased demand for packaged snacks and beverages in India [ 8 ].…”