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

The Scandinavians were fueled by chefs and nutritionists.

From The Wall Street Journal

Add in tactical and analysis sessions, meetings with sports psychologist and nutritionists, and physio, and the days quickly become filled.

From BBC

British Curling employs a nutritionist who successfully argued that there is no reason curlers should not approach food in the same way as a Tour de France team.

From BBC

“Every generation feels like all of a sudden food is becoming an enormously prominent issue like it never was before,” says the 89-year-old nutritionist and New York University professor emerita.

From The Wall Street Journal

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