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Does the meaning stay the same even if I remove "intake" from this sentence?

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Rebecca

"Intake" refers to the amount of food, air, or other substances consumed or taken into the body. "Intake" is necessary in this sentence because used along with "liquid," refers to the amount of liquids being consumed. Thus, the meaning of the sentence changes if "intake" is removed, and the sentence becomes unfinished. You can choose to use "amount of liquids consumed" in place of "liquid intake." Ex: Her liquid intake is quite low, so she is always dehydrated. Ex: Athletes have to watch their food and liquid intake carefully.

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