nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
nyu̇-
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Examples of nutritionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024 Not just a nutritionist, but advice from an exercise physiologist and a primary care physician, too. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 While new diet theories are always emerging, the basic advice from nutritionists remains the same: eat a diet based on a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, lean meats, fish, eggs, healthy fats, nuts, and seeds. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024 Pet fees vary by property but start at $50 and come with a perk that started rolling out in January 2022: Guests get online or phone access to pet behaviorists, nutritionists and vet techs at Mars Petcare who can offer advice about traveling with cats or dogs. Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nutritionist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nutritionist was in 1921

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“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Medical Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nəst How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

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