Eating outside the three main meals–in other words, snacking–is a part of the dietary pattern
of individuals in all stages of life. The quality and pattern of snacking have an impact on
health during the life span. Thus, the aim of this review was to evaluate various patterns and
health outcomes of the snacking habits of different demographical groups, from children to
the elderly, throughout their life span. We discuss the snacking pattern among children and
adolescents, which is characterized by consuming high energy foods with low nutrient value�…