dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən 
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
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The food bank has a dietitian to tailor the meals to the patients' diseases, including diabetes, renal disease, heart disease, gastrointestinal disorders or other chronic illenesses.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
If forgetting to eat leads to weight loss or ongoing nutrition concerns, speaking with a healthcare provider or dietitian may help identify underlying causes.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the best temperature is the one that encourages people to drink, the dietitian said.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Among the many options available, dietitians agree that oats are a top choice.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
If forgetting to eat leads to weight loss or ongoing nutrition concerns, speaking with a healthcare provider or dietitian may help identify underlying causes.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the best temperature is the one that encourages people to drink, the dietitian said.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Among the many options available, dietitians agree that oats are a top choice.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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