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Late Night Sweet Snacking

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Do you enjoy a late night sweet snack? You are not alone!

In a survey of over 1,000 adults across the U.S., 38% choose late-night snacks because they are hungry, and 18% crave snacks. They state they get a sense of happiness or calm.

Of those aged 18-24, 58% enjoy their tasty snack in bed. The top three choices are cookies, ice cream and chips. Salty snacks are a popular choice. Many enjoy these snacks while watching a favorite show or movie.

Men are more likely to snack late at night than women. While many types of snacks are available, sweet snacks remain at the top.

Change up your snack choices to include more healthful choices such as popcorn, pretzels, crackers, fresh or dried fruit and nuts.

Source: Food Technology, June 2024

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.