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Habitual Intake

Evidence-informed definition Updated May 22, 2026 How to cite this entry

Habitual intake refers to the regular and continuous intake of a food or substance instead of occasional intake. ‘Occasional’ intake is defined as having dessert 1-3 times per week, for example (as opposed to almost every day).

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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2026). Habitual Intake. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.

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