as in input
matter that is fed into something
the intake on that paper shredder is limited to five sheets at a time
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If lowering high blood pressure is your primary goal, the more prescriptive DASH diet is the best choice, focusing on limiting sodium intake.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Many studies have linked high intake of saturated fat with health problems like heart disease, weight gain, and high cholesterol.2
Conversely, the healthier fats in plant oils could protect against some chronic health conditions.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Interestingly, higher coffee intake was linked to a lower risk of death—but only for morning coffee drinkers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Protein intake, like calorie intake, is relative and depends on your body weight and energy output.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 15 Mar. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Many studies have linked high intake of saturated fat with health problems like heart disease, weight gain, and high cholesterol.2
Conversely, the healthier fats in plant oils could protect against some chronic health conditions.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Interestingly, higher coffee intake was linked to a lower risk of death—but only for morning coffee drinkers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Protein intake, like calorie intake, is relative and depends on your body weight and energy output.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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