dietary intake
[/ˈdaɪətəri ˈɪnteɪk/]
nounpl: dietary intakes
ingestão dietética
1. The amount and types of food and beverages consumed by a person or animal, typically measured over a specific period
The study examined the dietary intake of participants over a six-month period.
O estudo examinou a ingestão dietética dos participantes durante um período de seis meses.
2. The consumption of nutrients, calories, and other nutritional components through food
Monitoring dietary intake is important for managing weight and health conditions.
Monitorar a ingestão dietética é importante para gerenciar o peso e condições de saúde.
3. The total quantity of food consumed in relation to nutritional requirements
Her dietary intake was insufficient in vitamin D.
Sua ingestão dietética era insuficiente em vitamina D.
In Brazil, nutritionists and health professionals commonly use 'ingestão dietética' in clinical settings, while 'consumo alimentar' is more prevalent in public health campaigns and casual medical conversations. The term reflects growing health consciousness in both Brazil and the USA, where dietary tracking has become increasingly popular through apps and fitness programs.
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