How Many Meals a Day in the USA? A Look at American Eating Habits
                                
                                
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                                According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data from 2013–2016, 64% of Americans aged two or older report consuming three meals on a given day. However, when snacks are included, the total number of eating occasions significantly increases, revealing a much more complex answer to the question of **how many meals a day in the USA** are actually consumed.