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dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
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Consider connecting with a nutritionist or dietitian for personalized guidance and support.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Chelsea Edwards is a registered dietitian and the owner of Huntsville Nutrition Collective in Huntsville, Alabama.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
By Angela Haupt November 25, 2024 11:02 AM EST
Thanksgiving is traditionally a day of carb-heavy feasting—and even dietitians wouldn’t dare recommend skipping the mashed potatoes, stuffing, or fluffy dinner rolls.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician
First Known Use
circa 1846, in the meaning defined above
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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dietitian
noun
di·eti·tian
variants
or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics
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