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Article: Bars for life: consumer interest in healthier eating and more wholesome foods has prompted manufacturers to create snack bars that are both nutritious and tasty.(2009 State of the Industry: Snack Bars)
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- Confection & Snack Retailing
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- January 1, 2009
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Each January, millions of Americans resolve to lose weight, eat right and get fit. But soon, many are testing new Super Bowl snacks or sampling Valentine's Day chocolates. Exercising self-control can be hard in a country filled with 24/7 convenience stores and restaurants.
Recently released U.S. obesity figures finally may give people the willpower they need. It's difficult not to think about the fact that two-thirds of American adults now are overweight when struggling to fit into a favorite pair of jeans.
Many factors contribute to expanding waistlines, including excessive snacking. But experts acknowledge that limited snacking on healthy foods can ...