Background: With the increasing prevalence of being overweight and obesity,
dietary strategies to curb hunger levels and increase satiety at lower energy
intakes are sought. The frequency of eating and type of snack may influence
total energy intake. The present study aimed to assess the impact of providing
either a conventional snack (cereal bar) or a nonconventional snack (almonds)
on eating frequency, hunger rating, dietary intake, body weight and blood
lipids