Eating excessively is described as, “one who will eat past the point of fullness for the sake of indulging her tastes. Even when she knows she will feel sick or bloated later, she takes another helping, savoring every mouthful” (DeYoung, 144). This is the worst form of gluttony because it is eating “past the point of fullness” and can cause actual physical harm to the glutton. This gluttonous activity is contrary to the purpose of eating, which includes gaining nutrition and energy from the foods we eat. This type of gluttony should be avoided the most because food is treated as a pleasure far beyond its natural
Eating excessively is described as, “one who will eat past the point of fullness for the sake of indulging her tastes. Even when she knows she will feel sick or bloated later, she takes another helping, savoring every mouthful” (DeYoung, 144). This is the worst form of gluttony because it is eating “past the point of fullness” and can cause actual physical harm to the glutton. This gluttonous activity is contrary to the purpose of eating, which includes gaining nutrition and energy from the foods we eat. This type of gluttony should be avoided the most because food is treated as a pleasure far beyond its natural