"SnackWell effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the SnackWell effect [canonical]
Etymology: Named after SnackWell's (from snack + well), a brand of low-calorie cookie. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=SnackWell effect}} the SnackWell effect
  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. Wikipedia link: SnackWell's Related terms: Jevons paradox, rebound effect, self-licensing
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