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

I wasn’t a mother, not a nutritionist, not someone who has taken care of people for years.

From Los Angeles Times

The doctors, psychiatrists, and nutritionists who came free of charge to any place that cared for war victims, sometimes expressed surprise at our loose-run ways.

From Literature

The authors saw similar results with experiments where they asked people to pretend they were travel agents or nutritionists dealing with clients.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s a new addiction that people have,” said Mona Sharma, a celebrity nutritionist in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Scandinavians were fueled by chefs and nutritionists.

From The Wall Street Journal