energy intake
[/ˈɛnɚdʒi ˈɪnteɪk/]
nounpl: energy intakes
ingestão de energia
1. the amount of calories or kilocalories consumed through food and beverages
The doctor recommended increasing her energy intake to support recovery after surgery.
O médico recomendou aumentar sua ingestão de energia para apoiar a recuperação após a cirurgia.
2. the total amount of food energy absorbed by the body in a given period
Monitoring daily energy intake is essential for weight management.
Monitorar a ingestão diária de energia é essencial para o controle de peso.
3. nutritional consumption measured in calories or joules
Athletes need higher energy intake to fuel their training sessions.
Atletas precisam de maior ingestão de energia para alimentar suas sessões de treinamento.
The term 'energy intake' is widely used in both Brazilian and American health and nutrition contexts, particularly in medical offices, fitness centers, and dietary counseling. In Brazil, 'ingestão de energia' is the preferred technical term in healthcare settings, while 'consumo de calorias' is more commonly used in everyday conversation about diet and fitness.
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