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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Dietary changes like reducing sugar intake and consuming more fiber may help.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
An intake of 34,700 nanograms would therefore be less than one-tenth of the exposure limit set by the EPA.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The previous 12 months’ dietary intake was captured using a 40-question food frequency questionnaire, which assesses the participants’ frequency of intake of a range of ‘core’ and ‘non-core’ foods and beverages.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Fasting for blood work prevents recent food intake from altering the levels of substances in your blood, allowing for a more accurate reading.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
An intake of 34,700 nanograms would therefore be less than one-tenth of the exposure limit set by the EPA.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The previous 12 months’ dietary intake was captured using a 40-question food frequency questionnaire, which assesses the participants’ frequency of intake of a range of ‘core’ and ‘non-core’ foods and beverages.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Fasting for blood work prevents recent food intake from altering the levels of substances in your blood, allowing for a more accurate reading.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Intake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intake. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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