overeating
overeating — noun
1. the practice of consuming an amount of food that goes beyond what your body need
the practice of consuming an amount of food that goes beyond what your body needs for daily energy, frequently to the point of physical discomfort or digestive distress
After the holiday dinner, Jabari regretted his overeating when his stomach felt heavy and sore.
overeating with physical consequence (stomach discomfort)
The doctor warned Jack that frequent overeating could lead to long-term health problems like diabetes.
overeating as a risk factor for disease
Minh's nutrition class discussed how emotional stress often triggers overeating in adults.
Yael found that keeping a food journal helped her notice patterns in her overeating habits.
- binge eating
refers to eating a very large amount in a short time, often with a sense of losing control; more specific and clinical than general overeating
- gluttony
formal or religious term that carries moral judgment; rarely used in everyday health talk
- excessive eating
literal and neutral, suitable for any register
- moderation
the practice of eating a sensible amount without going beyond what the body needs; a positive habit rather than a strict opposite
文法句型
overeating (without article) as a general concept
overeating + of [specific food]
用法筆記
Typically uncountable; does not take an article in its general sense ('Overeating is harmful to your health'). Frequently appears as the subject or object of health-related verbs such as 'lead to,' 'result in,' 'avoid,' and 'reduce.'