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Overnutrition is identified as a primary cause of obesity, as excessive nutrient intake leads to energy storage imbalances [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the two concepts are linked through the ongoing academic debate regarding whether obesity should be categorized under the broader framework of overnutrition [4].
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Modern Diet and its Impact on Human Health - Longdom Publishing longdom.org 2 facts
claimUnder-nutrition causes nutritional deficiency, while over-nutrition leads to obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and cancer.
claimOver-nutrition, specifically the excessive absorption and storage of energy, can cause diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu 1 fact
claimOvernutrition is defined as a form of malnutrition where nutrients are supplied in excess of the body’s needs, creating an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure that leads to excessive energy storage and obesity.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com 1 fact
perspectiveThe international nutrition community's focus on obesity as the primary non-communicable disease concern promotes a misleading concept of 'overnutrition,' rather than identifying unhealthy dietary composition as the root problem.