overeating

Meanings

• Noun or Gerund

  Eating more food than is necessary or healthy.

  - "John's overeating led to his weight gain."
  - "During the holiday season, many people struggle with overeating."

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Variants

List of all variants of overeating that leads to same result
overate , overeat , overeaten , overeater , overeaters , overeating , overeats

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'overeating' is derived from 'over' meaning more than and 'eating' which means consuming food.

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Trivia

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1. The average person gains about one pound during the holiday season due to overeating.

2. Overeating can lead to various health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Binge eating: A type of disordered eating characterized by consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time, often without control.

2. Bulimia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as purging, to prevent weight gain.

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Culture

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Overeating is a common issue in many societies, often associated with celebrations, stress, and emotional eating. It has been portrayed in literature, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', and in art, like in Caravaggio's 'Bacchus', which depicts the god of wine and excess.

How to Memorize "overeating"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plate piled high with food or a person eating large portions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overeating' with the concept of consuming too much food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic, such as 'Overindulging Eats An Excess'.

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