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overconsumptionnoun
Excessive consumption
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Overconsumption
Overconsumption is a situation where resource use has outpaced the sustainable capacity of the ecosystem. A prolonged pattern of overconsumption leads to inevitable environmental degradation and the eventual loss of resource bases. Generally the discussion of overconsumption parallels that of overpopulation; that is the more people, the more consumption of raw materials to sustain their lives. Currently, the inhabitants of the developed nations of the world consume resources at a rate almost 32 times greater than those of the developing world, who make up the majority of the human population. The theory was coined to augment the discussion of overpopulation, which reflects issues of carrying capacity without taking into account per capita consumption, by which developing nations are evaluated to consume more than their land can support. Green parties and the ecology movement often argue that consumption per person, or ecological footprint, is typically lower in poor than in rich nations.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of overconsumption in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of overconsumption in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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The biggest features [of a Western diet] are overconsumption of over-refined sugars, highly refined and saturated fats, animal protein and a reduced intake of plant-based fibers.
(c)holesterol is not considered a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.
In children who do not get enough sleep at night, limiting exposure to palatable food cues in the home might be helpful at preventing overconsumption.
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