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intake /in·take/ (in-tāk´) the substances, or the quantities thereof, taken in and utilized by the body.

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intake

Etymology: L, in, within; AS, tacan, to take

1 the process in which a person is admitted to a clinic or hospital or is signed in for an office visit. The reason for the visit and various identifying data about the patient are noted. Certain routine preliminary procedures may be performed, such as obtaining a blood pressure reading or a urine specimen. In some clinical settings the intake may also include obtaining such additional information as the patient's basic health history and previous source of care.

2 (in nursing) the amount of food or fluid ingested or infused in a given period. Intake is measured and noted in milliliters or grams per 8-, 12-, or 24-hour period.

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intake,

n the substance or quantities thereof taken in and used by the body.

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intake

the substances, or the quantities thereof, taken in and utilized by the body. The record of intake and output is called fluid balance record.

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Patient discussion about intakes.

Q. What is the recommended intake for iron? I had a blood test recently which detected I have iron deficiency. I wanted to know what is the recommended intake for iron and which foods are rich with iron?

A. Adult males need to consume about 8 mg of iron per day and females (not pregnant) need to consume about 18 mg of iron per day. There are two forms of dietary iron: heme and nonheme. Heme iron is derived from hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells. Heme iron is found in animal foods that originally contained hemoglobin, such as red meats, fish, and poultry. Iron in plant foods such as lentils and beans is arranged in a chemical structure called nonheme.

Q. I worry as I don’t know what worse may happen with high alcohol intake? my brother is an alcoholic and he is on medication now ……. I feel he will be ok ……..and I worry as I don’t know what worse may happen with high alcohol intake?

A. THERE are alot of thngs that can happen..but.. the good thing about it is he has you as a brother,your brother is sick with the disease of addiction,he is going to need help..if he is to stop....i can tell you now that it is not going to be easy...this is only a suggestion..but..you can try to get him to go on line at INTHEROOMS.com and talk to other addicted people..or you can call the AA help line,it is a 800#....or you can get me at--cornellmrfoot@aol.com......good luck...mrfoot56

Q. What and how much intake should I have 1. Vegetables, 2. Fruits and whole grain… I am 21 years old and would like to know that in order to get the required fiber per day what and how much intake should I have 1. Vegetables, 2. Fruits and whole grain…

A. actually men under 50 should have 38 grams a day of fiber. here is a nice article about fiber consuming and a list of foods that contain fiber and the amount of it:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/fiber/NU00033/METHOD=print