overnutrition
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of overnutrition
Example Sentences
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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
Says Dr. Robert Loeb of Columbia: "When overnutrition is abolished in a community, the incidence of diabetes is decreased."
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
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