-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən
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
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'dietitian.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician
First Known Use
circa 1846, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dietitian
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
More from Merriam-Webster on dietitian
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share