nutritionist

American  

[noo-trish-uh-nist, nyoo-] / nuˈtrɪʃ ə nɪst, nyu- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of nutritionist

First recorded in 1925–30; nutrition + -ist

Example Sentences

Drug companies didn’t depend on selling them through bariatric surgeons or nutritionists, but bypassed specialists through widespread public marketing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some nutritionists said that limit is tough to square with other foods the new guidelines encourage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Heck, hire a nutritionist…and then a therapist who can console you through the night terrors you still have about that time you almost shelled out $25,000 for a gym membership.

From MarketWatch

Tommy works with nutritionists at the footballers' clubs to make sure they get the most out of their meals.

From BBC

Categorizing banana water as a sports drink is problematic, adds Vanessa King, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in supplements.

From Los Angeles Times