Snacking Reduces Obesity Risk In Teens

Upon reading that, many of us are probably thinking that these results make no sense. After all, wouldn't it make more sense that snacking would increase one's risk for obesity if for no other reason than snacking would increase the amount of calories consumed? Apparently, the impact of snacking on obesity risk in children is understudied and the results have been inconsistent to date. Some studies have reported that frequent snacking between meals increases obesity risk, while other studies suggest that consuming several small meals throughout the day, instead of relying on 1-3 main meals per day, helps with weight control. This new study examined nutrition and body weight data from the National Health and Nutrition Examinaton

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