Many admit to indulging in snack foods for lunch (78%) and even dinner (55%). While snacking may be a habit of both men and women of all ages, younger generations tend to skip the full course meal and go right to the snack aisle when they are hungry.
Close to half (46%) of 18-49 year olds make snacking a major part of their day as compared to only 31% of their 50 and older counterparts.
Despite the generational gap, more and more people of all ages are relying on snacks to get them through the day. Whether it’s sweet, salty, crunchy or full of flavour, snack foods have become a staple in the American diet.
Pretzel Crisps’ new Rethink Your Snack Survey, conducted by Kelton Research, finds that when it comes to snack time, a majority of Americans (59%) prefer to keep it interesting and sample a variety of treats.
However, in the debate between snacks that taste good and snacks that are healthy, America’s taste buds are guiding their decisions. More than two-thirds of the nation (63%) would rather eat a snack that appeals to their senses than their waistlines and nearly the same amount (60%) confess to consuming more than the recommended portion.
Almost 86% of Americans take the health content of their snack foods into consideration. When selecting small bites, calories (55%) and fat (48%) are the top two pieces of nutritional information Americans look for, while carbohydrates (31%) are far less important.
For those seeking a healthier snack food, nearly 74% Americans see pretzels as a nutritious option, placing the diverse twists at the top of the list as one of the healthiest salty treats (28%) above corn chips (16%), potato chips (6%) and cheese curls (3%).
Source: Pretzel Crisps
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