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

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).