nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nist 

nyu̇-

: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Examples of nutritionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fadal brought up her own phantom smells during a recent podcast conversation with Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist who’s written about and conducted research on this symptom. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

Consulting with a medical provider or licensed nutritionist can help individualize dietary protein targets. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

At least the nutritionist coaching me on my diet is conciliatory. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

This opinion sparked debate in the online nutrition community, with some dietitians and nutritionists arguing that bananas should not be villainized based on a small body of research. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nutritionist

• abolitionist
• exhibitionist
• prohibitionist

Kids Definition

nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nist 

: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Medical Definition

nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nəst 

: a specialist in the study of nutrition