dietitian
Americannoun
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dietitians
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Etymology
Origin of dietitian
Explanation
A healthcare worker who's an expert on food and nutrition is a dietitian. In hospitals, it's a dietitian's job to develop healthful menus for patients. A dietitian's education includes learning in detail about the specific ways diet and nutrients affect human bodies. School districts, nursing homes, and hospitals all hire dietitians to plan balanced meals. In the case of a school, that might involve creative ways of making vegetables taste great. Anyone who's concerned about their diet can consult a dietitian for advice.
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However, the researchers advised people to speak with a registered dietitian nutritionist or physician for personalized guidance before making dietary changes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Andretti was pioneer of The Double in 1994, finishing a respectable 10th before flying to Charlotte with a nurse and registered dietitian to ensure he stayed hydrated.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Not necessarily, says Kezia Joy, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and medical adviser at Welzo, a healthcare platform.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
But Bini Suresh, a dietitian, who has spent 20 years working with obese and overweight patients, is exasperated by the idea.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
Three became teachers, one became a nurse, and one became a dietitian.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
The healthcare professional category was a broad one: It included doctors, nurses, dietitians, social workers, chiropractors and massage therapists, among other jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
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 ● Jan. 26, 2026
Instead, they advise parents to plan these diets carefully and, when possible, seek guidance from clinicians such as dietitians and paediatric health professionals.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
WeightWatchers says it uses an "holistic model of care" to support "the whole person" with "access to obesity-trained clinicians and registered dietitians".
From BBC ● May 10, 2025
Store employment: Messenger girls, parcel girls, markers, assistants, stenographers, shoppers, house furnishers, assistant managers, managers, assistant buyers, buyers, advertisers, nurses, dietitians, welfare workers, employment experts, owners.
From The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance by Lady Marjory MacMurchy Willison
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