overeating

Example Sentences

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"People taking these drugs for obesity often describe a quieting of 'food noise,' the persistent preoccupation with food that drives overeating," Al-Aly said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“I came to understand that overeating doesn’t cause obesity. Obesity causes overeating,” she told the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

“I just tell patients to be careful if you do this and remember the hunger and food noise will come back,” she says, which could lead to overeating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

I have written a textbook on food addiction, obesity and overeating disorders, and, more recently, a self-help book for people who have intense cravings and obsessions for some foods.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

Chacko often said that his ambition was to die of overeating.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy