Reports from Japan suggest an emerging health trend referred to as the "eat everything" illness. This refers to a condition characterized by obsessive, excessive eating behavior, often focused on consuming the entire menu at a restaurant. Health experts have raised concerns about the health impacts of such eating habits including obesity and other related diseases. The issue has recently gained significant attention in Japan, prompting policy discussion around mental health, eating disorders and the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices.

In Japan, where food is an art form and a cultural expression, the phenomenon of overeating in the quest to try everything on a menu is being viewed with growing concern. The societal value of moderation is starkly contradicted by this consumption pattern. Overeating to this extent also induces guilt over wasting food, tying into the Japanese principle of mottainai (avoiding waste).

In the United States and European Union, overeating and obsessive food behavior are perceived as medical conditions, typically classified under Binge Eating Disorders. They are handled with medical and mental health interventions, including therapy, medication, and support groups.