nutritionist

[ noo-trish-uh-nist, nyoo- ]

noun

1. a person who is trained or expert in the science of nutrition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nutritionist¹

First recorded in 1925–30; nutrition + -ist

Example Sentences

Consult with your doctor or a nutritionist first to ensure a supplement makes sense for you.

From Outside Online

While the culinary astronauts among us may cringe at the idea, for those with metabolic disorders or food intolerances, the algorithms are a powerful tool to aid nutritionists in prescribing diets to those who seek help.

From Singularity Hub 

JaMarcus told the nutritionist that he worried Marcellus was “headed down the same road.”

From ProPublica

When JaMarcus began seeing a nutritionist, in 2019, he said that he wanted a transplant because of Marcellus, whom he called his “mini-me.”

From ProPublica

I have a one on one meeting with my nutritionist every week.

From Washington Post

The problem, says UC Davis physiologist and nutritionist Linda Bacon, is that very few people can lose weight and keep it off.

From The Daily Beast

If you identify with two or more of the following traits, you may want to seek out a nutritionist or counselor, according to Dunn.

From The Daily Beast

Nutritionist and trainers escorted players assigned to lose or gain weight to the buffet line and sat with them.

From The Daily Beast

A nutritionist can also help you calculate your consumption with a food diary, and can pinpoint your top sources of sodium.

From The Daily Beast

She previously worked as an economist and a nutritionist with the World Health Organization.

From The Daily Beast