dietitian

American  

[dahy-i-tish-uhn] / ˌdaɪ ɪˈtɪʃ ən /

Or dietician

noun

1. a person who is an expert in nutrition or dietetics.

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Etymology

Origin of dietitian

1840–50; diet ¹ + -itian; -ician

Example Sentences

Up to 31,000 registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, pharmacists, midwives, physician assistants, rehab therapists, speech language pathologists, dietitians and other specialty healthcare professionals are involved in the open-ended strike.

From Los Angeles Times

Small switches are a great way to add more fibre to your meals, says dietitian Hilton.

From BBC

Nutrition scientists and dietitians for decades have been trying to get Americans to cut down on sugar.

From The Wall Street Journal

“All detainees are provided with proper meals, certified by dietitians, medical treatment and have the opportunities to communicate with lawyers and family members.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Bini Suresh, a dietitian, who has spent 20 years working with obese and overweight patients, is exasperated by the idea.

From BBC