2019
DOI: 10.1017/s1368980019000971
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Snacking patterns among Chilean children and adolescents: is there potential for improvement?

Abstract: Objective: To examine snacking patterns, food sources, and nutrient profiles of snacks in low- and middle- income Chilean children and adolescents. Design: Cross-sectional. Dietary data were collected via 24-hour food recalls. We determined the proportion of snackers, snacks per day, and calories from top food and beverage groups consumed. We compared the nutrient profile (energy, sodium, total sugars, and saturated fat) of snacks versus meals. Setting: Southeast region of Chile. Subjects: Children and a… Show more

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“…This is a descriptive analysis of baseline data from the Food and Environment Chilean Cohort -FEChiC [26][27][28]. For this cohort study, all public nursery schools located in the South East area of Santiago, Chile (n = 55) were invited to participate and 50 accepted to be part of the study.…”
Section: Subjects and Recruitmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This is a descriptive analysis of baseline data from the Food and Environment Chilean Cohort -FEChiC [26][27][28]. For this cohort study, all public nursery schools located in the South East area of Santiago, Chile (n = 55) were invited to participate and 50 accepted to be part of the study.…”
Section: Subjects and Recruitmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Snacking constitutes a key element of adolescents’ food consumption patterns and daily life because snacks are among the first product that youths buy with their own money outside their family environment [ 13 , 14 ] and have a crucial role in socializing [ 15 ]. Snacks between meals contribute approximately a quarter to the total daily calorie intake in adolescents [ 16 , 17 ], and there has been a noticeable upward trend in snacking over the past decades [ 18 , 19 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Children and adolescents frequently eat snacks, often highly processed products with added fat, sugar, and salt [16,17]. Those who skipped meals consumed less fruits and vegetables but larger quantities of white bread, sweet drinks, and sweets.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%