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Question
The form of nutrition in which the intake of nutrients is oversupplied is known as ______.
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Undernutrition
Overnutrition
Special diet
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Solution
The form of nutrition in which the intake of nutrients is oversupplied is known as overnutrition.
Explanation:
Overnutrition is when there are too many nutrients in relation to the amounts that are required for normal growth, development and metabolism. In other words, overnutrition is the excessive intake of food, especially in unbalanced proportions. A person can be both overnourished and malnourished. The person may be eating too much food yet have a deficiency in certain nutrients if he or she fails to consume the proper variety of foods.
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