nutritionist
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nutritionists
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Origin of nutritionist
Explanation
A nutritionist is an expert on food, nourishment, and health. If someone is diagnosed with a condition such as diabetes, they may consult a nutritionist to help them make healthy meal plans. While a nutritionist doesn't need to have a special license (unlike a dietitian), most of them do have advanced degrees that require them to study human health and nutrition. Anyone who's interested in eating in a more healthful way can consult a nutritionist. Nutritionists also work in sports medicine, planning hospital meals for patients, and in nursing homes. It's generally a nutritionist's job to design meals that meet certain nutritional requirements or that treat specific ailments.
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Kacie Carter, a nutritionist, chef and the founder of Honey Hi, a gluten-free breakfast and brunch spot in Echo Park, said, “I’m not of the mind that we should be ‘maxxing’ anything.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
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
Kerr also worked with a chef and nutritionist who fed him plenty of carbohydrates and protein but also raw vegetables to boost overall health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Fareha Shanam, a nutritionist at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, says eggs are among the most complete and affordable sources of protein.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Shackleton had consulted the British Army’s nutritionist, who believed in the newfangled idea of vitamins and who helped concoct the rations.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
His department threw that work “in the trash,” assembled a new group of nutritionists and, he jokes, locked them in a room for 11 months to produce recommendations actually grounded in science.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
The reversal follows criticism from teachers, nutritionists and parents who argued that removing eggs from school lunches could deprive children from poor families a key source of protein.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Specialist medical treatment - an ophthalmologist, dermatologist, podiatrist and orthopaedist - is available, as are nutritionists and hydrationists, while chefs rustle up home comforts from every corner of the globe.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Videos of people sprinkling chia seeds on top of porridge and nutritionists lauding the benefits of red kidney beans and chickpeas are filling up people's TikTok feeds.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
It turns out that they were hunters, gatherers, and fishing people enjoying a remarkably diverse and well-balanced diet that modern nutritionists would applaud.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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