Question

Which effects associates with overnutrition?

Answer 1

The most common consequence of over nutrition or over eating in general is obesity. However, even though people of a healthy weight or who are underweight can experience adverse affects of over a nutrition as a result of consuming an excessive amount of single nutrient, E. G. A vitamin or mineral

Answer 2

Overnutrition is a state of nutrition in which one or more of the components of a healthy diet are consumed toexcess such that adverse medical effects of that excessive intake are apparent and measureable.

As also applies to undernutrition, overnutrition can be general or specific (i.e. due to over-consumption of justone vitamin or mineral, e.g. due to a 'fad diet').