Foods on the Move: the Role of Snacking in our Diet
By: EUFIC | 8 December 2000
As the tendency to consume food between meals increases, it is important that people understand how to build the snack foods on offer into a well balanced diet and lifestyle. Snacking is often perceived as being harmful and not conducive to healthy eating. Snacks, however, can play a useful role in a healthy balanced diet.
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As the tendency to consume food between meals increases, it is important that people understand how to build the snack foods on offer into a well balanced diet and lifestyle. Snacking is often perceived as being harmful and not conducive to healthy eating. Snacks, however, can play a useful role in a healthy balanced diet.

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