Moderators of the relation between physical activity and subsequent energy intake among behavioral weight loss participants.

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Authors

Rebecca J. Crochiere · Williams College

Daedalus T. Fitzgerald · Williams College

Meghan L Butryn · Washington Center for Weight Management and Research

Fengqing Zhang · Drexel University

Kristine Beaulieu · University of Leeds

Jaclyn P. Maher · University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Zhuoran Huang

Abstract

Individuals with lower BMI and greater perceived need for replenishment post-exercise had higher EI following MVPA versus no MVPA. Findings suggest greater EI acutely following MVPA may predict greater daily EI, which in turn negatively impacts weight loss. Thus, for optimal weight loss outcomes, it may be important to increase awareness of these EI patterns among relevant subpopulations and encourage planning of EI around MVPA to ensure dietary adherence is maintained. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Eating Disorders and Behaviors Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1037/hea0001597

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