dietitian

noun

di·​e·​ti·​tian ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio)
variants or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

Examples of dietitian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2022, Washington began working with a dietitian who steered her away from focusing on weight loss and toward mending her relationships with food and eating. Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024 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 The grading breakdown is 15% for ownership, 10% for head coach, 9% for team travel, 9% for strength coaches, 9% for weight rooms, 9% for training staff, 9% for training rooms, 9% for the locker room, 9% for cafeteria, 6% for dietitians and 6% for treatment of families. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024 Uses of Lactase Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or healthcare provider. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024 For specific advice and individualized recommendations, be sure to consult a dietitian. Rebecca Jaspan, Mph, Health, 5 Mar. 2024 People with orthorexia may find themselves with a team that includes therapists and dietitians, similar to patients in treatment for other eating disorders, Rollin said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 But does that actually match what nutrition researchers and registered dietitians have found? Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 29 Feb. 2024 Keep in mind, too, that social media is not regulated, says Amy Goldsmith, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and sports nutrition with Kindred Nutrition and Wellness. Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dietitian was circa 1846

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Cite this Entry

“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics

Medical Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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