Definitions
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- noun
Gluttony , the act of eating to excess (either to discomfort or more than required for proper health). - verb Present participle of
overeat .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
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Examples
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Obviously, whether or not the overeating is a result of peer pressure, hunger (meal skipping), depression, binge-eating, olanzapine, sugar-addiction, MC-4 receptor defect, or a craniopharyngeoma may well influence the choice of treatments.
Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Obesity is a Sign, Overeating is a Symptom 2009
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Obviously, whether or not the overeating is a result of peer pressure, hunger (meal skipping), depression, binge-eating, olanzapine, sugar-addiction, MC-4 receptor defect, or a craniopharyngeoma may well influence the choice of treatments.
Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Obesity is a Sign, Overeating is a Symptom 2008
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According to the World Health Organization, overeating is "the fastest growing form of malnourishment" in the world.
The War on Fat 2007
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After several days of feeding the cats separately, I have concluded pretty conclusively that Lucy is not interested in overeating for food's sake.
on cats & pirates tersa 2007
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According to the World Health Organization, overeating is "the fastest growing form of malnourishment" in the world.
The War on Fat 2007
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Others, like Wansink, say the danger lies in overeating.
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LOSING WEIGHTIt's All in the Snacks Most people see losing weight as a 24/7 battle against fat, calories and overeating -- in other words, a battle they're sure to lose.
Health Notes 2008
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Bill knew his overeating was a direct result of the stress from losing his mom.
Fat is Not Your Fate Susan Mitchell Ph.D. 2005
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Bill knew his overeating was a direct result of the stress from losing his mom.
Fat is Not Your Fate Susan Mitchell Ph.D. 2005
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Maslenitsa, known as the overeating holiday, is the wildest, merriest celebration of the year.
Celebration Breads BETSY OPPENNEER 2003
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