Gen Z eats nearly twice as many snacks as boomers, with experts warning they're replacing real meals

Americans may love to snack, but younger adults appear to be taking the habit to another level, according to a new European survey that highlights broader shifts in eating habits.

The survey of 2,000 adults, commissioned by European Mushrooms and reported by news agency SWNS, found that Gen Z respondents consumed an average of 81 snacks each month, nearly twice as many as baby boomers, who averaged 45.

Experts say the findings reflect a broader trend in how younger adults approach meals...