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overconsumption

/ ˌəʊvəkənˈsʌmpʃən /

noun

  1. the state or an instance of consuming too much food, drink, fuel, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Common side effects from overconsumption may include insomnia, headaches, irritability and nervousness.

And to cut down on overconsumption, Billie's also limiting her vinyl release to eight variants to limit the market for collectables.

From BBC

One reason for this overconsumption may be distraction, according to Murphy.

"Requiring children to eat everything on their plate, or withholding dessert unless all other foods are eaten, can lead to overconsumption, especially if portion sizes are too large for the child's age," she said.

The overconsumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks, foods and processed foods is, unfortunately, very common.

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