noun
- plural of overnutrition; the condition of receiving or consuming excessive nutrients, calories, or specific nutrients beyond what the body requires for health
Usage: medical/nutritional term; typically used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The study examined cases of overnutritions in developed countries where caloric intake far exceeds daily requirements.
- Overnutritions can lead to obesity and metabolic disorders if left unaddressed.
- Healthcare providers must educate patients about the risks of overnutritions alongside undernutrition.
- The clinic documented multiple instances of overnutritions among children consuming high-calorie processed foods.
- Overnutritions of certain vitamins can be as problematic as deficiencies in others.