Intaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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intaking

[ɪnˈteɪkɪŋ ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Verb}

The act of consuming or absorbing something, especially food or drink.

Word	Description / Examples
intaking	This term is mainly used in medical or nutritional contexts to describe the act of taking in substances such as food, water, or medication into the body. His doctor recommended monitoring his intaking of vitamins. Proper intaking of water is essential for health.
consuming	This word is used to describe the action of eating, drinking, or using resources. It can also imply using something up entirely. It has a more everyday feel but can also apply to broader contexts like energy consumption. He enjoys consuming Italian food. This machine is known for consuming a lot of electricity.
absorbing	Use this word to describe the process of taking in liquids, heat, or information through gradual or natural assimilation. It's commonly used in scientific, educational, and everyday contexts. The sponge is good at absorbing water. She has a talent for absorbing new information quickly.
ingesting	This term is best used in formal or scientific contexts to describe the process of taking food, drink, or substances into the body, especially through the mouth. The animal is capable of ingesting large amounts of food. Ingesting contaminated water can be harmful.

'Intake' comes from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'take', which means to grasp or seize.
The concept has been in English since the late 14th century, evolving as food science developed.
Modern uses of 'intake' often relate to health, nutrition, and environment.

Tracking dietary intake can help manage obesity and malnutrition, crucial for maintaining health.
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) often guides how much of certain nutrients should be taken in.
Hydration and fluid intake are equally important as solid food consumption for overall health.

Intake regarding emotions can refer to how we absorb feelings or experiences from others.
Stress levels can be affected by intaking negative information from news or social media.
Mindfulness practices encourage being selective about emotional intake to enhance well-being.

Intake can refer to how systems absorb resources like water or air, affecting ecosystems.
Pollution often changes the natural intake of plants and wildlife, impacting their health.
Conservation efforts sometimes focus on reducing the intake of harmful materials in habitats.

In learning, intake refers to how students absorb and comprehend information.
Teaching methods can influence the effectiveness of knowledge intake among learners.
Visual aids in classrooms can enhance the intake of complex subjects.

Translations of the word "intaking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ingestão

🇮🇳 अवशोषण

🇩🇪 Aufnahme

🇮🇩 pemasukan

🇺🇦 споживання

🇵🇱 przyjmowanie

🇯🇵 摂取 (せっしゅ)

🇫🇷 ingestion

🇪🇸 ingestión

🇹🇷 alım

🇰🇷 섭취 (섭취)

🇸🇦 ابتلاع

🇨🇿 příjem

🇸🇰 príjem

🇨🇳 摄入 (shèrù)

🇸🇮 vnos

🇮🇸 inntaka

🇰🇿 іштелу

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 qəbul

🇲🇽 ingestión