nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
nyu̇-
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Examples of nutritionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Osha Root Benefits Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider. Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024 At some point every day, team nutritionist Erika Gonzalez-Rebull will whip up a shake and put it in Bailey’s locker. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024 To spice it up, the students, along with a nutritionist, experimented and cooked recipes from foods grown in the indoor farm. Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024 For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 Talk to a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) about supplement quality and safety. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024 Camila Martin, a pediatric clinical nutritionist for UW-Health with a background in school nutrition, said that for many families, a school meal is the most healthful one their child will eat that day. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024 Others, such as nutritionists, say the claims are overblown. Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Award-winning chef Paul O’Brien works alongside nutritionists to offer personalized food menus. Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nutritionist was in 1921

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Cite this Entry

“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Medical Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nəst How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

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