Impact of Demographic Factors on the Snacking Behavior of Individuals

dc.contributor.author	Gunathilaka, U. G. S. A
dc.contributor.author	Wijewardhana, U. S
dc.contributor.author	Nawarathne, S. B.
dc.date.accessioned	2022-09-09T07:55:39Z
dc.date.available	2022-09-09T07:55:39Z
dc.date.issued	2019
dc.identifier.citation	Gunathilak, U. G. S. A., Wijewardhana, U. S. & Navaratne, S. B. (2019). Impact of Demographic Factors on the Snacking Behavior of Individuals. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD). 2019. ISSN: 2456-6470	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/12094
dc.description.abstract	Snacking behavior of the consumers has a great impact on their dietary behavior and health. Therefore this research was conducted to assess the relationship of snacking time and the snacking preferences with the age and gender of the individuals. Preference to consume different snack varieties, such as Biscuits, Potato chips, chocolate, candy, sandwiches, ice cream, fruits and pizza in particular periods of the day (morning, evening and night) was assessed in the study. The relationship was assessed using a consumer panel consisting of 125 respondents. The respondents were asked to express their preferences using a questionnaire. Results revealed that both age and gender effect on preferences for snack types and snacking time.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development	en_US
dc.subject	snacking time; snack preferences; age; gender; consumer panel	en_US
dc.title	Impact of Demographic Factors on the Snacking Behavior of Individuals	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US