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dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
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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
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Word History
Etymology
dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician
First Known Use
circa 1846, in the meaning defined above
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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dietitian
noun
di·eti·tian
variants
or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics
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