adequate intake

noun

A typical and average nutrient level consumed daily by a healthy individual.

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Meanings

nounadequate intake (countable and uncountable, plural adequate intakes)

plural adequate intakes

  1. countableuncountablenutritionA typical and average nutrient level consumed daily by a healthy individual.
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