dietitian

noun
di·​e·​ti·​tian | \ ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio) \
variants: or less commonly dietician

Definition of dietitian

: a specialist in dietetics

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These tests give the staff doctors, registered dietitians and physiologist a baseline for plans that include customized diet, sleep and exercise recommendations. Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, "6 Hollywood-Loved Spas and Clinics Where Stars Seek Secrets to Living Longer," 8 Aug. 2019 What’s in the box Team dietitian Lisa McDowell took the prospects on a shopping trip to Meijer, where each player had a $25 gift certificate to spend on snacks. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, "Takeaways from Detroit Red Wings development camp: Swede-on-Swede fights," 30 June 2019 Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your symptoms, and work with them (through blood work, allergy tests, and other diagnostic tools) to figure out if a specific dietary change might be what’s best for you. Christine Byrne, Outside Online, "Are Eggs Bad for You? The Verdict Is Still Out.," 15 June 2019 That's not ideal to Nick Yonko, sports dietitian for the Louisville men's basketball team. Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, "U of L basketball players eat 10 times a day. What the heck are they chowing down on?," 11 July 2019 Registered dietitian and nutritionist Susan Raatz announced the opening of a private practice at 1539 Grand Ave. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, "Business People: HOM breaks ground on Bloomington megastore," 14 July 2019 Many of the staff members who directly deal with patients, including nurses, speech therapists, dietitians and physical therapists, have been with the facility for years, the families said. Stephanie Innes, azcentral, "Hacienda HealthCare families are fighting to keep embattled facility open," 1 July 2019 Rosenbloom, a registered dietitian, is president of Words to Eat By, a nutrition communications company specializing in writing, nutrition education and recipe development. Cara Rosenbloom, Houston Chronicle, "While companies push sugary beverages, parents should promote water. Here’s how.," 19 June 2019 Sydney Cavero-Egúsquiza, a dietitian and nutritionist, became uneasy when a former employer asked her to help run a weight-loss competition in its retail stores. Sue Shellenbarger, WSJ, "When You Fear Your Company Has Forgotten Its Principles," 17 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of dietitian

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dietitian

dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician

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dietitian

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dietitian

: a person whose job is to give people advice about what to eat in order to be healthy

dietitian

noun
di·​e·​ti·​tian
variants: or dietician \ ˌdī-​ə-​ˈti-​shən \

Kids Definition of dietitian

: a person trained to give advice about diet and nutrition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants: or dietician \ ˌdī-​ə-​ˈtish-​ən How to pronounce dietician (audio) \

Medical Definition of dietitian

: a specialist in dietetics

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