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dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
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Supplements Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Smoothie King developed the GLP-1 Support Menu with the help of Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, a registered dietitian with Ochsner Health, to keep up with heath trends and the growing popularity of GLP-1 drugs.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Any registered dietitian or nutritionist will tell you that protein is a key player in muscle repair, recovery, and growth—but increasing protein intake is easier said than done.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
Leslie Bonci, a sports dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs and founder of Active Eating Advice, adds that because apple juice is always pasteurized and apple cider only sometimes is, apple juice often has a longer shelf life and is clearer and lighter in color.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician
First Known Use
circa 1846, in the meaning defined above
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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dietitian
noun
di·eti·tian
variants
or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics
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