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Nutritionist

Meaning in nutrition & dietetics, with examples

/nuˈtrɪʃənɪst/nounCore term

In nutrition & dietetics, nutritionist means: A person who gives advice or does research on food and nutrition. Depending on the country, the title may or may not require a specific degree or registration.

In Turkish: beslenme uzmanı

How it is used

Used in public health, research, the food industry, sport and the media. In the UK 'dietitian' is a protected title while 'nutritionist' generally is not, although qualified nutritionists can join a voluntary register. Job adverts may ask for a 'public health nutritionist' or a 'sports nutritionist'.

Example sentences

  1. The company hired a nutritionist to review the nutrient content of its school meals.

  2. As a public health nutritionist, she designs programs to reduce salt intake.

Common collocations

  • public health nutritionist
  • sports nutritionist
  • registered nutritionist
  • qualified nutritionist
  • dietitianA qualified health professional who has studied nutrition and dietetics at university and uses this knowledge to assess, advise and treat people, including patients with medical conditions.
  • nutrition counselingA supportive conversation, usually over several sessions, in which a dietitian helps a person understand their eating, set goals and make lasting changes that suit their health and lifestyle.
  • dietary guidelinesOfficial, evidence-based recommendations from a government or health authority on what the population should eat to stay healthy and reduce the risk of disease.

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