noun
- a condition resulting from eating too much food or too many nutrients, especially leading to obesity or health problems
Usage: medical; nutritional science
Examples
- Overnutrition has become a major public health concern in developed countries.
- The study examined the effects of overnutrition on childhood development.
- Fast food consumption can lead to overnutrition and related health issues.
- Doctors warned that overnutrition during pregnancy could cause complications.
- The nutritionist explained how overnutrition differs from simply overeating.
- Government programs aim to address both undernutrition and overnutrition in the population.