SNAC International testifies on role of snacking as part of healthy diet
Benefits of snacking must be considered in formulating Dietary Guidelines for Americans
SNAC International recently testified on the positive role snacking can play as part of a healthy dietary pattern at the final public meeting of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Guided by its Nutrition Working Group, SNAC also submitted detailed written comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). USDA and HHS will review SNAC’s oral and written comments as they develop the next DGAs, which are expected to be released by the end of the year.
“The American diet has shifted from a focus on larger meals to that of smaller eating occasions,” testified Jessica Hixson, director of government affairs, SNAC International. “Each snack is a nutrient opportunity and can be an important part of a healthy diet.”