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Overnutrition  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An imbalanced NUTRITIONAL STATUS resulting from excessive intake of nutrients. Generally, overnutrition generates an energy imbalance between food consumption and energy expenditure leading to disorders such as OBESITY.

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  • Hypernutrition

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