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

Recent Examples on the Web It is rarely advised that teens take protein supplements, said Diana Schnee, a pediatric dietitian at Cleveland Clinic Children’s in Ohio who was not involved with the Mott Poll. Gina Park, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 Abbie McLellan, a clinical dietitian with Stanford Health Care, says peanuts are also loved for their versatility as they can be eaten raw, roasted, fried,or boiled. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024 Kristen Lorenz, a registered dietitian with a private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, said convenience food operators have been adding healthier options like lettuce wraps and yogurt parfaits. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 The soluble fiber in beans can improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and gut health, says Elaine Hon, RD, a registered dietitian in the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care program in Palo Alto, California. Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dietitian 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 4 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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