dietitian

[ dahy-i-tish-uhn ]

/ ˌdaɪ ɪˈtɪʃ ən /

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noun

a person who is an expert in nutrition or dietetics.

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Origin of dietitian

1840–50; diet¹ + -itian;see -ician

In my 22 years as a dietitian, I’ve learned how complex weight control can be, and know that obesity can be caused by many different factors.
Why scientists now say you can’t blame midlife weight gain on a slow metabolism|Cara Rosenbloom|August 26, 2021|Washington Post
“Our bodies need a bare-minimum amount of calories to keep us alive and keep our heart pumping,” says Danielle Bublitz, an anti-diet dietitian based in the Los Angeles area.
Don’t Be Fooled, Noom Is Just Another Diet|abarronian|August 23, 2021|Outside Online
Then we asked sports dietitians to weigh in on what works about their diets—and what they could do to dial it in even further.
What 5 Olympians Eat in a Day of Training|abarronian|August 3, 2021|Outside Online
This “I can do it, so can you” attitude is out of touch with many people’s reality, says Jennifer Jackson, a dietitian based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Fat-Shaming People Won’t Improve Their Health|Christine Byrne|May 26, 2021|Outside Online

As a certified dietitian and nutritionist with a master’s from Columbia University, Laura Lagano began researching holistic approaches when her daughter suffered impairments linked to autism.
Some Feel-Good News About Marijuana’s Golden Age|Joshua Eferighe|April 20, 2021|Ozy
In hospitals this is passed to the dietitian, who carries out the directions laid down by the physician.
Dietetics for Nurses|Fairfax T. Proudfit
There are many problems that still call for an answer by the chemist and dietitian.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the|Various
It is this fact, from the point of view of the dietitian, that commends vegetable candy so highly.
Candy-Making Revolutionized|Mary Elizabeth Hall
The expert dietitian also plans meals and arranges dietaries.
Vocational Guidance for Girls|Marguerite Stockman Dickson