Protein intake

How it is used

Common in sports nutrition and meal planning. Athletes track protein intake to support recovery, muscle maintenance, or body composition goals.

Example sentences

1. After I started logging protein intake, I realized my busy workdays were leaving me far below my planned target.

   Here, protein intake means the total amount consumed, showing how tracking can reveal gaps in a daily eating plan.

2. The nutrition coach adjusted her protein intake during race week because heavy meals had been upsetting her stomach.

   In this example, the term refers to planned nutrition quantity, adjusted for comfort and performance routine.

Common collocations

• daily protein intake
• increase protein intake
• track protein intake
• adequate protein intake

Related terms

• proteinA nutrient found in foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy and pulses that the body uses to build and repair tissues, including muscle.
• macrosShort for macronutrients: protein, carbohydrate and fat, the nutrients the body needs in large amounts and that provide energy.

More terms: Sports Nutrition

• hydration
• carbohydrate
• supplement
• creatine
• calorie deficit
• pre-workout
• electrolytes
• bulk up
• pre-match meal
• post-workout meal
• meal timing
• carb loading