nutritionist
noun
nu·tri·tion·ist
nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nist 
nyu̇-
: a specialist in the study of nutrition
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But the average American gets about 14 — and nutritionists have been sounding the alarm for years.
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Ryan Brennan
june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.
—Allison Palmer
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Working with a dietitian or nutritionist to improve your eating habits.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
This article is meant to inform the general reader and is not a substitute for medical advice from a physician or nutritional advice from a dietitian and/or nutritionist.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan
june 9, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.
—Allison Palmer
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Working with a dietitian or nutritionist to improve your eating habits.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
This article is meant to inform the general reader and is not a substitute for medical advice from a physician or nutritional advice from a dietitian and/or nutritionist.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
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“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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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
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