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dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
Examples of dietitian in a Sentence
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Kristina Cooke, a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says that Greek yogurt also has a heavy concentration of lactic acid, which is produced when the natural sugar found in milk (lactose) is fermented with bacteria.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Electrolyte drinks or mixes For a hydrating drink, Lexi Moriarty, a sports dietitian in Westfield, N.J., loves a salty sports drink or mix.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024
From there, a registered dietitian on our Medical Expert Board reviews each article for scientific accuracy.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 17 May 2024
As a dietitian, Karen understands the importance of clean, simple ingredients and avoiding unnecessary preservatives.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 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 10 Jun. 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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