nutritionist

noun

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

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Achieving the perfect balance of muscle and thinness requires money, personal trainers, nutritionists, and time. Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 20 Sep. 2025 And while fruits generally offer important vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, there’s one in particular that nutritionists really love—berries. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 18 Sep. 2025 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, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025 And these healthy fats are a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, style of eating, which is widely recommended by nutritionists and heart health experts. Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutritionist

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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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“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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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