Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with intake in American Collocation
intake
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈɪnˌteɪk/
high or too high
excess
excessive
high
A high intake of green vegetables is associated with a reduced risk for bowel cancer.
moderate or adequate
adequate
average
moderate
Choose a balanced diet and focus on moderate fat intake.
low or inadequate
inadequate
insufficient
low
People in poorer households have lower nutritional intakes than people in richer households.
happening regularly
daily
regular
A diet that includes regular intake of spices can help maintain resistance to infection.
types of intake
caloric
calorific
dietary
nutritional
Which food provides 15 per cent of our daily dietary calcium intake?
reduce intake
cut
decrease
limit
lower
moderate
reduce
restrict
Reducing calorie intake during pregnancy is generally not recommended.
increase intake
boost
double
increase
up
I’ve upped my daily fruit intake considerably.
control or check intake
control
monitor
regulate
I am taking steps to control my alcohol intake, but I find the thought of not drinking pretty tough.
exceed intake
exceed
It is inadvisable to exceed the recommended daily intake.