overnutrition

American  

[oh-ver-noo-trish-uhn, -nyoo-] / ˌoʊ vər nuˈtrɪʃ ən, -nyu- /

noun

1. the excessive intake of food, especially in unbalanced proportions.

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Etymology

Origin of overnutrition

First recorded in 1895–1900; over- + nutrition

Example Sentences

They also believe that more research is needed into micronutrient deficiencies and the double burden of malnutrition and overnutrition in countries where there are currently gaps in data.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

Many developing countries are now facing a double burden of malnutrition alongside overnutrition due to the rapid increase in the global prevalence of obesity in recent decades, especially in children aged between five and 19.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2024

China is having to deal with undernutrition and overnutrition at the same time.

From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2019

"All of a sudden, instead of having a normal-weight body for a decade or two or three, you move from undernutrition to overnutrition in years."

From Time Magazine Archive

As a result, health professionals are more concerned about chronic maladies related to overnutrition, such as heart disease, cancer, some forms of diabetes and obesity.

From Time Magazine Archive