While snacking often is thought of as adding little beyond calories, fat, and sugar, one study, using data from NHANES 1999-2004, found that snacking was associated with more nutrient-dense diets as measured by the USDA Healthy Eating Index-2005 scores.19 Other studies have demonstrated nutritional benefits of snacking, such as an improved intake of micronutrients and recommended food groups, especially among populations that...