dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən 
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
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This Breakfast Combo Could Support Gut Health This can be a healthy breakfast option, especially if the sourdough is whole grain, vegetables are added, and a healthy fat like avocado or extra virgin olive oil is included, said Julia Zumpano, RD, a dietitian at Cleveland Clinic.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Specifically, taking zinc with food may lower absorption by 15% to 20%, according to Dana Ellis Hunnes, PhD, RD, a dietitian with Ronald Reagan–UCLA Medical Center and author of Recipe for Survival.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 19 Jan. 2026
As an outpatient dietitian, Pierce offers individualized nutrition counseling for diabetes management, weight management, heart-healthy eating, gastrointestinal conditions and other chronic health concerns.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
To get started, reach for these omega-3 foods recommended by dietitians.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Specifically, taking zinc with food may lower absorption by 15% to 20%, according to Dana Ellis Hunnes, PhD, RD, a dietitian with Ronald Reagan–UCLA Medical Center and author of Recipe for Survival.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 19 Jan. 2026
As an outpatient dietitian, Pierce offers individualized nutrition counseling for diabetes management, weight management, heart-healthy eating, gastrointestinal conditions and other chronic health concerns.
—Mark Mondier, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
To get started, reach for these omega-3 foods recommended by dietitians.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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