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nutritionist

nyoo-TRIHSH-uh-nihst

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.”

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A professional who studies or advises on diet and nourishment.
"The hospital hired a nutritionist to design healthier meal plans for patients."
"She saw a nutritionist to help manage her weight safely."

How to use nutritionist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is giving advice about food and healthy eating.

Common mistake

A nutritionist is not automatically the same as a registered dietitian — the two titles have different legal and training requirements in some countries.

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Word forms

nutritionists plural

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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.

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