water intake

Daily fluid consumption

Water intake is the amount of water consumed, typically measured over a day: Most adults need about eight glasses of water intake daily.

The term appears in health and nutrition contexts discussing hydration needs.

It can also refer to a structure where water enters a system—a pipe or channel drawing water from a lake, river, or reservoir into a treatment plant or cooling system.

Opposites
hydration direction

water intakedehydration

Excessive fluid loss

fluid loss · urination · perspiration · sweating · desiccation

substance consumption type

water intakecaloric intake

Energy consumed through eating

nutrient intake · eating

intake vs. restriction

water intakewater restriction

Mandated reduction in consumption

water fasting

Family

water, intake

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