Reducing Late-Night Snacking (VIDEO) University of Missouri-Columbia This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption Heather Leidy, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, says adding protein to breakfast significantly reduces snacking on high-fat or high-sugar foods later in the day. Credit Nathan Hurst/University of Missouri Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.