Are Food and Snacks the Same Thing? A Definitive Guide
                                
                                
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                                Global consumer spending on snacks reached over $347 billion in 2014, highlighting their widespread cultural significance. But despite the ubiquity of snacking, many people still wonder: **Are food and snacks the same thing?** The answer reveals a fundamental difference in how we categorize what we eat, based on timing, portion size, and purpose.