Asked by Denver Osborn on May 26, 2024

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When is a person considered overnourished? 

A)  when he eats fewer than the basic minimum number of daily calories 
B)  when he eats too many calories each day 
C)  when he eats balanced meals 
D)  when he suffers from poor food quality

Overnourished

A condition in which an individual has consumed nutrients, especially calories, in excess of dietary requirements, leading to overweight and obesity.

Daily Calories

A measure of the energy intake through food that is required per day to maintain a person's body functioning and health.

  • Identify the essential aspects of nutrition, encompassing the challenges of undernutrition, malnutrition, and overnutrition, and their consequences on physical well-being.
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BB
Brenda BrisenoMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Overnutrition occurs when a person consumes an excess amount of calories, leading to weight gain and potential health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.