dietitian

noun

di·​e·​ti·​tian ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio)
variants or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

Examples of dietitian in a Sentence

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Supplements Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024 Smoothie King developed the GLP-1 Support Menu with the help of Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, a registered dietitian with Ochsner Health, to keep up with heath trends and the growing popularity of GLP-1 drugs. Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Any registered dietitian or nutritionist will tell you that protein is a key player in muscle repair, recovery, and growth—but increasing protein intake is easier said than done. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024 Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice, adds that because apple juice is always pasteurized and apple cider only sometimes is, apple juice often has a longer shelf life and is clearer and lighter in color. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dietitian 

Word History

Etymology

dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dietitian was circa 1846

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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics

Medical Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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