dietitian
Americannoun
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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Example Sentences
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Dietitian Reema Patel is concerned the amount of supplement in these drinks may not give consumers the emotional balance, feelings of calm, or stress relief that is advertised across the industry.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025
"This may be your first time hearing about sea moss, but it's not new," Mascha Davis, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, told Salon via email.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2022
"Fried foods, yet another staple of the American diet that is terrible for our health," states registered dietitian Angela L. Lago, also known as The Mental Wellness Dietitian.
From Fox News • Jan. 29, 2022
Dietitian Cara Rosenbloom is president of Words to Eat By and specializes in writing, nutrition education and recipe development.
From Washington Post • Jan. 11, 2022
I recommend, especially, "The Home Dietitian," written by my beloved colleague and classmate, Dr. Belle Wood-Comstock.
From Diet and Health With Key to the Calories by Peters, Lulu Hunt
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