dietitian

noun

di·​e·​ti·​tian ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən How to pronounce dietitian (audio)
variants or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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The general recommendation for protein intake in healthy adults is about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, according to Hillary Wright, RDN, a registered dietitian and author of The Menopause Diet Plan. Jordan Galloway, SELF, 30 Jan. 2025 In general, dietitians agree that bone broth hot chocolate is not a good meal replacement. Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025 As Katie Sanger, MS, MA, a registered dietitian at WellTheory explains it, iron is needed to deliver oxygen, give us energy, boost our immune system, and produce hormones. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025 Always refer to a medical doctor and or registered dietitian before starting a new diet regimen. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dietitian 

Word History

Etymology

dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dietitian was circa 1846

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Cite this Entry

“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics

Medical Definition

dietitian

noun
di·​eti·​tian
variants or dietician
: a specialist in dietetics

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