A study found that those snacks add up to almost one-third of all the daily calories eaten by children.

VOA: special.2010.03.17

Researchers say American children now eat an average of three snacks a day between meals.

VOA: special.2010.03.17

We just sat in the back of the class; she had snacks. She was actually pretty quiet.

VOA: standard.2009.12.04

They found that desserts and sweetened drinks remain the major source of calories from snacks.

VOA: standard.2010.03.09

The study also says American children eat an average of three snacks a day on top of three regular meals, and the snacks account for almost one third of their daily calories.

VOA: standard.2010.03.09