1
: an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure
2
a
: a taking in
b(1)
: the amount taken in
(2)
: something (such as energy) taken in : input
Examples of intake in a Sentence
You should limit your daily intake of fats and sugars.
a larger intake of fluids
the recommended daily intakes of selected vitamins
a sudden intake of breath
Recent Examples on the Web
Researchers then scored the diets based on the intake of 15 food groups.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 June 2024
Cancer Researchers have studied whether intakes of omega-3s might reduce cancer risk due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
With 41 percent of Americans seeking to reduce their alcohol intake, according to a consumer-sentiment study released in January by NCSolutions, Snook’s experience is part of a larger trend: the rise of sober-curious or mindful drinking.
—Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
When the researchers controlled for smoking behavior, physical activity, alcohol intake and menopausal factors, women in the intermediate group had an 8% lower risk of death, and those in the high group had an 11% lower risk of death.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 June 2024
Cancer Researchers have studied whether intakes of omega-3s might reduce cancer risk due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
With 41 percent of Americans seeking to reduce their alcohol intake, according to a consumer-sentiment study released in January by NCSolutions, Snook’s experience is part of a larger trend: the rise of sober-curious or mindful drinking.
—Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
When the researchers controlled for smoking behavior, physical activity, alcohol intake and menopausal factors, women in the intermediate group had an 8% lower risk of death, and those in the high group had an 11% lower risk of death.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
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intake
noun
in·take
ˈin-ˌtāk 
1
: a place where liquid or air is taken into something (as a pump)
2
: the act of taking in
an intake of breath
3
: something taken in
inadequate food intake
Medical Definition
intake
noun
in·take
ˈin-ˌtāk
1
: the act or process of taking in
intake and exhalation of gases
2
: the amount taken in
reduce fluid intake to four cups daily—D. R. Zimmerman
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