nutritionist

[ noo-trish-uh-nist, nyoo- ]

/ nuˈtrɪʃ ə nɪst, nyu- /

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noun

a person who is trained or expert in the science of nutrition.

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Origin of nutritionist

First recorded in 1925–30; nutrition + -ist

Words nearby nutritionist

nutrigenomics, Nutrilite, nutriment, nutrition, nutritional yeast, nutritionist, nutritious, nutritive, nuts, nuts and bolts, nut sedge

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How to use nutritionist in a sentence

Consult with your doctor or a nutritionist first to ensure a supplement makes sense for you.
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While the culinary astronauts among us may cringe at the idea, for those with metabolic disorders or food intolerances, the algorithms are a powerful tool to aid nutritionists in prescribing diets to those who seek help.
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JaMarcus told the nutritionist that he worried Marcellus was “headed down the same road.”
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When JaMarcus began seeing a nutritionist, in 2019, he said that he wanted a transplant because of Marcellus, whom he called his “mini-me.”
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I have a one on one meeting with my nutritionist every week.
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The problem, says UC Davis physiologist and nutritionist Linda Bacon, is that very few people can lose weight and keep it off.
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If you identify with two or more of the following traits, you may want to seek out a nutritionist or counselor, according to Dunn.
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Nutritionist and trainers escorted players assigned to lose or gain weight to the buffet line and sat with them.
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A nutritionist can also help you calculate your consumption with a food diary, and can pinpoint your top sources of sodium.
The Truth About Salt: Should You Shake the Habit?|DailyBurn|May 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She previously worked as an economist and a nutritionist with the World Health Organization.
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British Dictionary definitions for nutritionist

nutritionist

/ (njuːˈtrɪʃənɪst) /

noun

a person who specializes in nutrition and the nutritive value of various foods

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