nutritionist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
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.
Vocabulary lists containing nutritionist
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ist
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Example Sentences
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Nearby, watching the protest, was nutritionist María de la Luz Sedeño, who agreed with much of what the demonstrators were demanding and could barely contain her fury.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
But I did work out four days a week with a celebrity trainer, text every gram I consumed to a nutritionist and got hair transplant surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
I wasn’t a mother, not a nutritionist, not someone who has taken care of people for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Not necessarily, says Kezia Joy, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and medical adviser at Welzo, a healthcare platform.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 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
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