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People Piling On Quarantine Pounds As Snacking Rises, Survey Says

People are piling on pandemic pounds, according to a survey by researchers.

People are piling on pandemic pounds, according to a survey by research firm FMCG.
People are piling on pandemic pounds, according to a survey by research firm FMCG. (David Allen/Patch)

By CBS3 Staff

June 29, 2020

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Have you been feeling guilty about the extra pounds you’ve put on during the coronavirus pandemic? Well, you’re not the only person who has gained a few.

People are piling on pandemic pounds, according to a survey by research firm FMCG. The survey says 50% of consumers say they snacked more in May.

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