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nutritionist

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

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

nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, Nutrilite, nutriment, nutrition, nutritionist, nutritionist's calorie, nutritious, nutritive, nutritive equilibrium, nutriture
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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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Medical definitions for nutritionist

nutritionist
[ nōō-trĭsh′ə-nĭst ]

n.

One who is trained or is an expert in the field of nutrition.
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