"SnackWell effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the SnackWell effect [canonical]
Etymology: Named after SnackWells (from snack + well), a brand of low-calorie cookie. Etymology templates: {{m|en|snack}} snack, {{m|en|well}} well 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. Related terms: self-licensing
    Sense id: en-SnackWell_effect-en-name-d5ZZHLCH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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