nutritionist
Nutritionist (noun) means a professional who studies or advises on diet and nourishment. Example: “The hospital hired a nutritionist to design healthier meal plans for patients.”
How to use nutritionist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is giving advice about food and healthy eating.
A nutritionist is not automatically the same as a registered dietitian — the two titles have different legal and training requirements in some countries.
Word forms
nutritionists plural
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The hospital hired a _____ to design healthier meal plans for patients.
Etymology
From nutrition plus -ist, "a person who".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nutritionist” mean?
The word “nutritionist” means a professional who studies or advises on diet and nourishment. In plain terms, someone whose job is giving advice about food and healthy eating.
How do you pronounce “nutritionist”?
“Nutritionist” is pronounced nyoo-TRIHSH-uh-nihst (/njuːˈtɹɪʃ.ənɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “nutritionist” in a sentence?
Here is “nutritionist” used in a sentence: “The hospital hired a nutritionist to design healthier meal plans for patients.”
What part of speech is “nutritionist”?
“Nutritionist” is a noun.