SnackWell effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The phenomenon whereby a person attempting to diet will eat a larger amount of a healthy alternative than they would of the normal food.

Word forms

SnackWell effect the SnackWell effect

Etymology

Named after SnackWells (from snack + well), a brand of low-calorie cookie.

Related words

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