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 With a background as a registered dietitian and a master’s degree in public health, Sarene’s journey into the fashion world may seem unexpected at first glance. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024 Just ask Samantha Holmgren, a 33-year-old dietitian from Ontario, Canada. Ashley Abramson, SELF, 10 Apr. 2024 Further, doctors and dietitians don’t cosign the oatzempic drink challenge as any form of health, wellness, or even weight-loss regimen. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024 Singh recommends setting clear boundaries with your dietitian regarding weight monitoring and being forthright if a particular diet doesn’t align with your goals. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2024 The process of clarifying butter removes its milk solids, according to registered dietitian Caroline Thomason. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024 Pediatric dietitian Pegah Jalali, MS RD, recommends Earth’s Best for its ease of preparation, affordability, and convenience. Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024 From there, a registered dietitian on our Expert Review Board reviews each article for scientific accuracy. Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024 What’s important to note is that dietitians and health experts recommend that the overall goal is for Americans to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables for a healthy, well-balanced diet. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 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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