overnutrition

noun

over·​nu·​tri·​tion ˌō-vər-nu̇-ˈtri-shən How to pronounce overnutrition (audio)
-nyu̇-
: excessive food intake especially when viewed as causing adverse health effects
Overnutrition refers to the type of malnutrition when consumption of energy or nutrients exceeds requirements.J. Josh Snodgrass

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The term refers to both undernutrition (food deprivation) and overnutrition (excessive food consumption with regards to energy requirements). CNN, 17 Feb. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overnutrition was in 1855

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“Overnutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overnutrition. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

overnutrition

noun
over·​nu·​tri·​tion ˌō-vər-n(y)ü-ˈtrish-ən How to pronounce overnutrition (audio)
: excessive food intake especially when viewed as a factor in pathology
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