Reasons for snacking among consumers in the U.S. in 2024

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Nils-Gerrit Wunsch,
Jul 10, 2024

In 2024, approximately 43 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 23 percent stated that they snack because they need the energy.

Reasons for snacking among consumers in the United States in 2024

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Release date

June 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

March 23 to April 4, 2024

Number of respondents

2,948 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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