intake

Example Sentences

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There is an intake of breath from the crowd every time he gets the ball at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

However, changing diets, including reduced salt intake in some regions, have shifted the global burden.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,300 mg per day, with an ideal target of less than 1,500 mg for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The analysts cite several challenges for CPG companies that could be structural, like a drag on volume from slower population growth and a demand shock as the rise of GLP-1 drugs reduces calorie intake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

If I ordered additional food on my own, it would increase the amount of exercise I had to do each day, to offset my additional calorie intake.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline