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 But there are also several potential risks, especially if dirty sodas become a daily habit, says Connie Diekman, RD, LD, a registered dietitian and former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2024 Protein supports your body in many ways, says Meghan Pendleton, a registered dietitian in Detroit, Michigan. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 Also in her memoir, Ina reveals that her childhood in Stamford, Conn., was darkened by emotional abuse from her mother, Florence, a dietitian, and physical abuse by her father, Charles, a surgeon. Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024 Other experts employees might benefit from gaining access to include nurse practitioners, dietitians to provide personalized lifestyle plans and nutrition guidance, and health coaches for accountability and support. Scott Paddock, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dietitian 

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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 22 Oct. 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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