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A new study from Cornell University claims to have found a connection between cravings for sweet snacks and fruit, the Associated press reports. The study, published in the journal Appetite, was lead by Cornell marketing professor and food psychology expert Brian Wansink. Based on roughly 14,000 responses collected from the USDA as well as other surveys collected by Cornell researchers, the study found that those who ate more sugary snacks also ate larger amounts of fruit than those who preferred salty snacks. "Fruit lovers," as the study calls them, also tended to eat more sweet foods than those who had a stronger preference for vegetables. The researchers hope the study can be useful for helping dieters transition to healthier foods.