Reasons for snacking among consumers in the U.S. in 2023

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Nils-Gerrit Wunsch,
Jun 16, 2023
In 2023, approximately 41 percent of respondents in the United States stated that they snack because they are hungry or thirsty. This was the most frequently selected reason for snacking. Moreover, about 20 percent stated that they snack because they need the energy.

Reasons for snacking among consumers in the United States in 2023

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Release date

May 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

March 23 to April 4, 2023

Number of respondents

970 respondents

Age group

18-80 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The survey question was originally stated by the source as, "Which of the following are the most common reasons why you choose to snack? (Please select your top 3 reasons.) "

Filter: Snacks in addition to main meals; Note: “other” and “none of the above” are not shown.

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