Snacks
Snacks
Snacks (/snæks/) are a small portion of food generally eaten between meals. Snacks come in a variety of forms including packaged and processed foods and items made from fresh ingredients at home.
Etymology
The term "snack" is derived from the Dutch word "snacken," which means to bite. It was first used in the 14th century and referred to a bite or a portion of food.
Types of Snacks
Snacks can be classified into various types based on their nutritional content, preparation method, and cultural context. Some common types include:
- Healthy Snacks: These are snacks that are low in saturated fat, sugar, and salt. They often contain fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Junk Food: These are snacks that are high in calories, sugar, and fat. They often contain processed foods like chips, cookies, and candy.
- Street Food: These are snacks that are sold by vendors in public places like markets and fairs. They often include foods like hot dogs, pretzels, and ice cream.
- Comfort Food: These are snacks that provide a nostalgic or sentimental value to an individual. They often include foods like popcorn, chocolate, and cookies.
Related Terms
- Meal: A meal is an eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes specific, prepared food.
- Nutrition: Nutrition is the science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Diet (nutrition): A diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
- Food: Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Snacks
- Wikipedia's article - Snacks
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