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 Carol Matthews is a nutritionist at a childcare center in Atlanta. Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024 Health officials worried, too, that parents would confuse toddler milk, whose ingredients are less regulated and have drawn criticism from nutritionists, with infant formula. Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 10 Apr. 2024 American nutritionist Adelle Davis suggested in the 1960s that to stay fit, breakfast was crucial. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024 Beyond nuts, seeds are one of those extra foods that more and more nutritionists have started recommending for their nutritional properties, such as flax, pumpkin, hemp, buckwheat, and sesame. María Quiles, Glamour, 21 Mar. 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, 11 Apr. 2024 However, the nutritionist does not recommend accompanying juices or smoothies with chia seeds, since those foods are a high source of sugar. María Quiles, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024 While rehabbers such as Cobb have a place to do their work under the watchful eyes of trainers, nutritionists and performance coaches, the amenities are enough to attract a large swath of the substantial contingent of players who make their offseason homes nearby. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024 Working with vet nutritionists, food scientists, designers, and engineers, the human-grade dog food brand is meant to elevate the lives of dogs and their humans. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 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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“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 5 May. 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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