Overeating
Overeating
Overeating (/ˌoʊvərˈiːtɪŋ/), also known as hyperphagia (/ˌhaɪpərˈfeɪdʒiə/), is the excessive consumption of food beyond an individual's basic caloric needs. The term is often used in the context of binge eating disorder and other eating disorders.
Etymology
The term "overeating" is derived from the English words "over," meaning excessively, and "eating," which refers to the act of consuming food. "Hyperphagia" is derived from the Greek words "hyper," meaning over or beyond, and "phagia," meaning eating.
Related Terms
- Binge eating: The consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, typically as part of an eating disorder.
- Compulsive overeating: An eating disorder characterized by an obsession with food and eating, leading to excessive food consumption.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
- Eating disorder: Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.
- Bulimia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.
- Anorexia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Overeating
- Wikipedia's article - Overeating
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