total intake

[ˈtoʊtəl ˈɪnteɪk]
nounpl: total intakes
ingestão total
1. The complete amount of a substance consumed or absorbed by an organism, typically referring to food, water, calories, or nutrients
The doctor recommended monitoring your total intake of sodium daily.
O médico recomendou monitorar sua ingestão total de sódio diariamente.
2. The total amount of air, fluid, or other material entering a system or device
The total intake of the air conditioning system needs to be checked.
A ingestão total do sistema de ar condicionado precisa ser verificada.
3. In medical contexts, the complete volume of fluids consumed by a patient
Patients should record their total intake and output during treatment.
Os pacientes devem registrar sua ingestão total e eliminação durante o tratamento.
In Brazilian healthcare and nutrition contexts, 'ingestão total' is the standard medical terminology used by nutritionists and doctors. In the USA, health-conscious individuals commonly use 'total intake' in discussions about dieting and wellness. The term is particularly important in clinical settings where precise documentation of patient consumption is critical for proper care.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
total consumptionaggregate intakecumulative intaketotal amount consumed
Antonyms / Antônimos
total outputtotal elimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ingestão total
Most common term used in medical and nutritional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ingestão total
Standard usage in healthcare settings
São Paulo
ingestão total
Preferred in medical and scientific documentation
Portugal
ingestão total
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in medical contexts

Related Words

caloric intakefluid intakenutrient intakedietary intake

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep track of intake
monitor your intake
limit your intake
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