Is it Exercise or a Scenic Walk? Reframing Physical Activity as Fun Leads to Reduced Calorie Compensation, Healthier Meals, and Less Snacking

Could the simple reframing of physical activity‐‐as an exercise walk versus a scenic walk‐‐influence the eating behavior of nutritionists? We sought to determine whether compensation or reward behavior occurred outside of a lab, and to determine if compensation effects persist over time. 34 female nutritionists were asked to discuss a study where people who believed they were on an exercise walk ate more at lunch than those believing they were...