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
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Excessive intake can lead to elevated triglycerides—fats associated with heart disease, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Women's Protein Needs Based on current recommendations, protein intake should make up 10-35% of total daily calories.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
Consumer research from food trend firm Mattson shows that people on anti-obesity medications are seeking out products that will help increase their protein intake.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 22 July 2025
As a general rule, Cain tells teens and parents to gauge protein intake based on size — benchmarked at roughly 1 gram of protein a day per kilogram of body weight.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 21 July 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Women's Protein Needs Based on current recommendations, protein intake should make up 10-35% of total daily calories.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
Consumer research from food trend firm Mattson shows that people on anti-obesity medications are seeking out products that will help increase their protein intake.
—Ryan Baker, CNBC, 22 July 2025
As a general rule, Cain tells teens and parents to gauge protein intake based on size — benchmarked at roughly 1 gram of protein a day per kilogram of body weight.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for intake
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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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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