nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
nyu̇-
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Examples of nutritionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 The reasons vegetarian diets are healthy are pretty clear, explains Heather Hodson, a clinical nutritionist at NYU Langone’s Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024 From strength trainers to nutritionists to hitting coaches, players today have more resources at their disposal than ever before. Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2024 Advertisement The diet is a longtime favorite of doctors, nutritionists and weight-loss programs. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for nutritionist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nutritionist was in 1921

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Cite this Entry

“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Medical Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nəst How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

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