2021
DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12880
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The energy and nutritional content of snacks sold at supermarkets and coffee shops in the UK

Abstract: Background: Snacking is associated with a higher daily energy intake and dietary guidelines recommend snacks of no more than 200 kcal for adults and 100 kcal for children.The present study examines the energy content, nutritional quality and price of singleserving snack food products sold by major supermarket and coffee shop chains in the UK.Methods: Energy content, nutritional content and price of single-serving snack products were recorded in 2019 via the websites of 14 major chains (seven supermarkets; seve… Show more

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“…Snacks are generally recommended to be under 200 kcal for adults [ 23 ]. In this study, 70 kcal was set as the energy intake of the snacks based on our previous study, which found that an apple preload of 70 kcal could remarkably improve the blood glucose stability at the subsequent meal [ 9 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Snacks are generally recommended to be under 200 kcal for adults [ 23 ]. In this study, 70 kcal was set as the energy intake of the snacks based on our previous study, which found that an apple preload of 70 kcal could remarkably improve the blood glucose stability at the subsequent meal [ 9 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The port-covered ports of Antwerp, Bremen, Hamburg, Genoa, Le Havre, and Trieste contribute to Europe's coffee supply [10]. European supermarkets are the primary distribution centre for coffee, whether in the form of capsules or single-origin variations [11,12]. It has enabled them to remain sustainable and provide the customers what they want.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%