Overnutrition

Overnutrition (also known as hyperalimentation) is a form of malnutrition in which the intake of nutrients is oversupplied. The amount of nutrients exceeds the amount required for normal growth, development, and metabolism.

Overnutrition can lead to:
 * Obesity, a disorder which occurs by eating more calories than one burns, as well as:
 * Oversupplying a specific nutrient, such as dietary minerals or vitamin poisoning.

For mineral excess, see:
 * Iron poisoning, and
 * Low sodium diet (a response to excess sodium).

Overnutrition may also refer to greater food consumption than appropriate, as well as other feeding procedures such as parenteral nutrition.