America's sweet spot for snacks

One in three people says they're snacking more this year. It's an increase for sure, but our appetite for snacks is nothing new. Correspondent Nancy Giles talks to food experts about how America developed this decades-long craving for snacks.

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[theylied]

I actually lost weight during the pandemic. I stopped drinking colas. Before, I just didn't think about how much soda I drank at work or with a meal. It was probably 3-liters per day? That's was a lot of sugar. I switched to carbonated water and added flavor shots, I lost a lot of fat.

[julietchristen]

Nancy Giles is an American treasure!! :)

[BizzeeB]

One in three people say they have been snacking more since the pandemic started. Two in three people are liars.

[annsmith]

Nancy: I always enjoy your wonderful pieces of journalism. You have passed on some wonderful insights throughout the years and now I have one for you and others who are doing "emotional junk food -snacking- eating." I stopped that over 20 years ago through Overeaters Anonymous and would suggest to anyone who may think their eating is out of control with endless "grazing" to consider going to an online Zoom meeting, turn the camera off and just listen. There is a terrific beginners meeting in NYC on Saturday mornings -you can look it up - and just try it ! It certainly can't hurt and I want to see you around for a long time, Nancy, filing your wonderful stories! Wishing everyone a peaceful and pleasant Thanksgiving.🦃

[northernsoutherngirl]

First of all, I never knew Nancy was as tall as she is!😱 Second, I also never knew until this segment aired that there were different flavors of moon pies made!😱 And last, this is reminding me to keep my snacking & working out under control!😉

[janicelaurin]

I have discovered dill pickle potato chips and I am addicted to them now. And yes, I have put on the weight.

[marietaylor]

I mainly snack on fresh fruits and nuts because I don't want to outgrow my clothes.

[dondoyle]

I was eating pistachios while watching that😁👍

[sharonwalker]

My favorite low calorie snack is fresh fruit. But never leave a bag of Lay's BQ Chips around that is a guilty pleasure of mines.

[worldcitizeng]

Ok, now I need to find out which snacks I want 😩

[TerriblePerfection]

What a depressing story. Constant snacking and the terrible advice to eat several small meals is why people are so sick and fat. After re-educating myself, I now fast from 6:00 pm until 11:00 am the next day, and I don't eat anything out of a box or a bag. Never sugar, which is truly toxic to our health. Obesity and diabetes are the real pandemic. Healthy people don't die from the flu.

[jolenepatton]

God help me...I love snacks! I a self proclaimed chip-aholic!! I do try to control myself this, as I love living more than chipping...😀😉😂

[hole_dip]

you guys really will use just any damn sun as an end card

[sumobowler]

flavor historian? how is that even a job?

[annasahlstrom]

I think I've gained at least 10 lbs munching on things.

[sharonolsen]

Wait .. whaaat ? Snacks have calories ??? *gasp *** shut up !! LOL .... ; D

[daveg]

Why are both of these women overweight...??? They SNACK too much.