dietitian

noun

di·​e·​ti·​tian ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio)
variants or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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Michelle Routhenstein, a preventive cardiology dietitian, says to think of LDL-C as how much cholesterol is being carried, while ApoB tells you how many particles are capable of entering the artery wall. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Feb. 2026 As a dietitian, one of my favorite things about my job is showing people that supporting their health doesn’t have to mean complicated supplements or drastic lifestyle changes. Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026 Here's what dietitians say after lawsuit filed What are side effects of drinking prebiotic sodas? Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 Even among people who prioritize balanced meals, registered dietitians say that fiber is one of the most common nutrient gaps. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dietitian

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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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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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