nutritionist

noun

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

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South Carolina dietitian-nutritionist Lauren Manaker told Fox News Digital that the health benefits of matcha tend to fade when mixed with liquor. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 When in doubt, consult a healthcare provider or a nutritionist/dietitian to discuss what to expect from reverse dieting and how to safely transition to a more sustainable eating pattern. Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025 Adding Too Much Sodium One of the biggest soup blunders is ignoring a high sodium content, Diane Stadler, PhD, a nutritionist and professor of health promotion and sports medicine at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, told Health. Brian Mastroianni, Health, 22 Oct. 2025 To find out, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spoke with nutritionists, conducted a survey of Metcalfe Park convenience stores and analyzed findings against Pick ‘n Save offerings. April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutritionist

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 26 Oct. 2025.

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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