Study: Nibbling between meals can ensure that seniors get enough calories

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Study: Nibbling between meals can ensure that seniors get enough calories Researchers say such snacking is OK — in fact, regular nibbling can be good for older people. An Auburn University study of the diets of 2,000 people aged 65 and older found that snackers ate more calories at a time in their lives when they are susceptible to weight loss and poor nutrition. Snacking provided significantly more protein, carbohydrates and fat.